
Texas Double 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, December 19 to 20, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $95 · goes up to $210 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 | ||||
| Texas Double 13.1-BOTH DAYS | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $190$210 after Oct 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Texas Double 13.1-Day 1 | Half Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $95$105 after Oct 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Texas Double 26.2-BOTH DAYS | Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $190$210 after Oct 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Texas Double 26.2-Day 1 | Marathon | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $95$105 after Oct 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Texas Double 50K-BOTH DAYS | 50K | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $190$210 after Oct 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Texas Double 50K-Day 1 | 50K | Dec 19, 20267:00 AM | $95$105 after Oct 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 | ||||
| Texas Double 13.1-Day 2 | Half Marathon | Dec 20, 20267:00 AM | $95$105 after Oct 1, 2026 | 40 |
| Texas Double 26.2-Day 2 | Marathon | Dec 20, 20267:00 AM | $95$105 after Oct 1, 2026 | 40 |
| Texas Double 50K-Day 2 | 50K | Dec 20, 20267:00 AM | $95$105 after Oct 1, 2026 | 13 |
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 $210 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Texas Double 13.1-BOTH DAYS: $190 until Oct 1, then $210 until Oct 31, then $250 until Dec 13, then $270 until Dec 20, then $300 until Dec 21.
- Texas Double 13.1-Day 1 and Texas Double 26.2-Day 1 and Texas Double 50K-Day 1: $95 until Oct 1, then $105 until Nov 1, then $125 until Dec 13, then $135 until Dec 19, then $150 until Dec 20.
- Texas Double 26.2-BOTH DAYS and Texas Double 50K-BOTH DAYS: $190 until Oct 1, then $210 until Nov 1, then $250 until Dec 13, then $270 until Dec 20, then $300 until Dec 21.
- Texas Double 13.1-Day 2 and Texas Double 26.2-Day 2 and Texas Double 50K-Day 2: $95 until Oct 1, then $105 until Nov 1, then $125 until Dec 13, then $135 until Dec 20, then $150 until Dec 21.
Online registration closes Dec 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $190, entry is about 58 percent above a typical 50K in Texas, which costs $119.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Texas runs 7:05:30, about 13:42 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:41:01 and men in 7:01:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the Texas Double 13.1-BOTH DAYS starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026), 2025 (Dec 20, 2025), 2024 (Dec 21, 2024), 2023 (Dec 16, 2023), 2022 (Dec 17, 2022), 2021 (Dec 18, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Texas Double?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, December 19 to 20, 2026: Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K on Saturday; Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $95 before processing fees, and rises to $210 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $190, entry is about 58 percent above a typical 50K in Texas, which costs $119.99 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?
- Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K.
- Where does it start?
- 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220.
From the organizers
Run 1, or 2 half or full marathons races around beautiful Bachman Lake!!!
Race information:
USATF sanctioned, and chip timed!! The course is currently under construction so it will not be certified!
Half or Full marathons offered daily or multiple days!!!
Fast, flat course with two small climbs at dam and start/finish
8 loops for the full and 4 loops for the half (started by a short out and back)
One shirt for the series
A medal each race completed and finisher medal for the series