BMW Dallas Marathon takes place on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 in Dallas, United States. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026
- Start
- Dallas 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to BMW Dallas Marathon
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The BMW Dallas Marathon is a road marathon that starts and finishes at Dallas City Hall Plaza, showcasing Dallas neighborhoods and landmarks, and is recognized as the official marathon of the City of Dallas.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at BMW Dallas Marathon is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is BMW Dallas Marathon?
BMW Dallas Marathon takes place on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 in Dallas, United States.
How long is BMW Dallas Marathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
Who is BMW Dallas Marathon for?
BMW Dallas Marathon is open to all participants.
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