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Texas Double

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Texas Double race photo
Texas Double race photo
Texas Double race photo
Dallas
US
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Race date in 72 days
Dec 19, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Dallas · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$95Varies by event and entry period
Status
SoonTBD ~ Sat, December 19, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Texas Double race photo
IcedCowboyCoffee · CC0
Texas Double race photo
IcedCowboyCoffee · CC0
Texas Double race photo
Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine · CC0
Texas Double race photo
Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Texas Double — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A course around Bakman Lake.

You can run half marathon or full marathon once or twice.

The event is USATF-certified and uses chip timing.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Texas Double runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Running the Distance - Marathon and Half Marathon preview at Bachman Lake

The Old Ultra Runner

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Texas Double — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Texas Double 26.2-Day 1

Entry cost $95

until Dec 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Texas Double 26.2-BOTH DAYS

Entry cost $190

until Dec 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Texas Double 13.1-Day 1

Entry cost $95

until Dec 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Texas Double 13.1-BOTH DAYS

Entry cost $190

until Dec 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Texas Double 50K-Day 1 · Texas Double 50K-BOTH DAYS

Texas Double 50K-Day 1

Entry cost $95

until Dec 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Texas Double 50K-BOTH DAYS

Entry cost $190

until Dec 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Texas Double course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START · FINISH

3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX

Start · Google Maps

The event is divided into six divisions: Texas Double 13.1-Day 1, Texas Double 26.2-Day 1, Texas Double 50K-Day 1, Texas Double 13.1-BOTH DAYS, and two others.

The start is at 7:00 AM local time at 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Texas Double race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For a small race, race-morning pickup is typical; check the registration page for details.

Embassy Suites, 3880 W Northwest Hwy

Google MapsDirections

Stations & transport near the venue

Wikipedia · DART rail
  • Getting to the startDART Bachman Station (Green
  • IC cardJust tap your own contactless Visa/Mastercard or phone wallet directly on the GoPass Tap reader at any DART bus, rail platform, or streetcar — no card purchase needed, and fare capping means you'll never pay more than a day pass.
  • Getting to the finishSame as start — Bachman Lake loop course (8 loops full marathon · 4 loops half marathon)
Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

DART Bachman Station (Green/Orange Line), 9739 Denton Drive, Dallas

Start/finish venue is Bachman Lake, 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas TX 75220. Bachman DART station is described as 'near Bachman Lake Park, just south of Northwest Highway' — roughly a 15-20 min walk to the lake course start/finish area (exact walking route not detailed by DART).

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Bachman Lake loop course (8 loops full marathon / 4 loops half marathon)

Course loops around Bachman Lake; start and finish are at the same point near the lake.

Map

Start shuttle

No dedicated race shuttle; a host hotel located about 1 mile from the course offers shuttle service to/from Dallas Love Field airport, and 'on occasion' shuttles to the event, but airport transfers take priority.

IC card

GoPass Tap card (plus the GoPass mobile app)

The GoPass Tap card is free but must be loaded with at least $6 to start; load/reload online at GoPass.org, at hundreds of participating retailers, or via DART Customer Service. Works directly at the gates

Alternative: Local Day Pass $6.00 (Regional Day Pass $9.00 as of March 1, 2026) — Not necessary to buy in advance — DART's fare capping means tapping the same contactless bank card repeatedly in one day automatically caps your total spend at the day-pass price. DART officially confirms riders can tap a contactless credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) or mobile wallet directly on GoPass Tap readers on buses, at rail platforms, and on the Dallas Streetcar — no app or card purchase required, and the system auto-selects the best fare with daily fare capping.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is online through RunSignUp, and the organizers state that registration may close early once each distance reaches capacity.

Refunds and transfers are not permitted.

Questions can be sent to the organizers by email.

The venue is Bachman Lake (3500 W Northwest Hwy), conveniently accessible from both Dallas Love Field and Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport.

An official host hotel about 1 mile from course provides shuttle service, making logistics easier for out-of-town participants.

Chip-timed results are provided for the USATF-certified course.

Times are local to Dallas. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Holiday Inn Dallas Market Ctr Love Field, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.3km

8.3/10(398)
View on Booking.com

Staybridge Suites Dallas Market Ctr Love Field, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.3km

8.3/10(139)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Texas Double start line in Dallas

Hotels that make race morning easy

View all →

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Holiday Inn Dallas Market Ctr Love Field, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.3km

8.3/10(398)
View on Booking.com

Staybridge Suites Dallas Market Ctr Love Field, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.3km

8.3/10(139)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Dallas car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Dallas Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Dallas Airport–City Centre Private Taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Dallas Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Dallas airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Dallas JFK Assassination Site Private Tour (Half Day)

$15

View on Klook

Private Self-Guided Tour from Dallas West End to Klyde Warren Park

$15

View on Klook

Dallas Arts District Mansions Private Half-Day Tour

$15

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Dallas with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Dallas.

Total cost and budget for Texas Double

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Texas Double

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Dallas runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Texas Double

FAQ
When does Texas Double 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 19, 2026 in Dallas, TX, United States.

How much is the Texas Double 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $95.

What distances does Texas Double 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · Ultra.

What time does Texas Double 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Texas Double 2026 start?

3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX.

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