Irving Frost Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $119.99 on Oct 19, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $109.99$119.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $129.99$139.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| Marathon Elite | Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | Free | 20 |
| Spectator Pass | – | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $20 | – |
| VIP Area Access | – | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $60$75 after Dec 14, 2026 | – |
| VIP Half Marathon Package | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $189.99$199.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| VIP Marathon Package | Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $209.99$219.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Dec 19, 20267:45 AM | $74.99$79.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| VIP 10k Package | 10K | Dec 19, 20267:45 AM | $154.99$159.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $54.99$59.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| VIP 5k Package | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $129.99$134.99 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10kVirtual | 10K | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual MarathonVirtual | Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $119.99 on Oct 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $109.99 until Oct 19, then $119.99 until Nov 16, then $129.99 until Dec 14, then $134.99 until Dec 19.
- Marathon: $129.99 until Oct 19, then $139.99 until Nov 16, then $149.99 until Dec 14, then $154.99 until Dec 19.
- Marathon Elite: Free until Nov 19.
- Spectator Pass: $20 until Dec 20.
Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $129.99, entry is about 30 percent above a typical marathon in Texas, which costs $100 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Texas runs 4:37:04, about 10:34 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:56:35 and men in 4:29:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5k
Half Marathon
10k
Aggregated from official results (RunFAR Racing Services, Inc.) for Irving Frost Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Irving Frost Marathon?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:26 or better, the top quarter in 30:22, and half the field in 36:31; the last tenth came in after 53:29.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:53, and half the field in 2:14:00; the last tenth came in after 3:00:37.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 50:54 or better, the top quarter in 57:07, and half the field in 1:05:55; the last tenth came in after 1:27:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:05 | 19:04 |
| 20-29 | 25:08 | 20:02 |
| 30-39 | 24:51 | 19:01 |
| 40-49 | 25:50 | 21:34 |
| 50-59 | 28:49 | 23:54 |
| 60-69 | 38:02 | 26:07 |
| 70+ | n/a | 28:24 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 306 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Irving Frost Marathon 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 322 to 980 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:38 to 36:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 980 (+53%) | 36:31 | under 25:26 | 17:45 |
| 2024 | 641 (+15%) | 36:31 | under 25:33 | 17:44 |
| 2023 | 559 (+54%) | 36:22 | under 25:09 | 16:29 |
| 2022 | 362 (+12%) | 33:49 | under 23:11 | 17:22 |
| 2021 | 322 | 36:38 | under 23:28 | 18:55 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:22, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:55:53, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 57:07, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2024 (Dec 21, 2024), 2023 (Dec 16, 2023), 2022 (Dec 17, 2022), 2021 (Jan 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Irving Frost Marathon?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $119.99 on Oct 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $129.99, entry is about 30 percent above a typical marathon in Texas, which costs $100 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 980 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 36:31 and the winner ran 17:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:22, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on irvingmarathon.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K
FAST & FLAT
USATF CERTIFIED
BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFYING RACE
BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY
IRVING, TX
DECEMBER 19, 2026
The Irving Frost's fast & flat scenic USATF routes, winter theme, post-race celebration, and central location, make the Irving Frost one of the best winter running events in North Texas. Explore Irving-Las Colinas, start/finish at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 Concert Venue. All fitness levels are welcome to sign up. Centrally located in Dallas Fort Worth minutes from the DFW airport!