14TH ANNUAL
IRVING MARATHON
26.2, 13.1, 10K 5K
FAST & FLAT
USATF CERTIFIED
BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFYING RACE
BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY
IRVING, TX
MARCH 28-29, 2026
The Irving Marathon Running Series presents the 14th Annual Irving Marathon at Toyota Music Factory! The Irving Marathon is the biggest event in our series where runners from all over the world come together at Toyota Music Factory, America's #1 Concert Venue centrally located in Dallas Fort Worth minutes from the DFW airport.
Our course is nicknamed Fast & Flat making it an ideal Boston Marathon Qualifier! Expect to achieve your PR this year. The course takes you from Toyota Music Factory, through the scenic and newly developed downtown Las Colinas, across the Las Colinas Canals, along Lake Carolyn, newly developed Water Street, and the iconic Las Colinas Mustangs. Runners then will go back onto Las Colinas Boulevard where they will enjoy scenic water features before crossing the finish line at Toyota Music Factory, America's #1 Concert Venue for free beer, food, entertainment, and much more!
Race day perks include CASH prizes, FREE professional race photos, gender-specific performance event shirt, custom event bib w/ timing chip, live tracking and course maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts, age group awards, team challenge awards, convenient parking, and more. The post-race party on The Plaza includes free beer, food, entertainment, and much more!
Join the Team Challenge for the chance to win the Fastest Team Trophy, Most-Participation Team Trophy, or Best Dressed Team Trophy!
Each event brings people from all over the world together for a great cause! The Irving Marathon Running Series benefits the Irving Schools Foundation. Each event raises scholarships for our Irving ISD student volunteers! Learn more about our story.
Distances available for all fitness levels! Sign up now to celebrate health and wellness!
PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 11 AM - 7 PM (ALL RACES)
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 11 AM - 5 PM (SUNDAY RACES ONLY)
SEE BELOW FOR PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
RACE DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 8:30 AM 10K START, 8:45 AM 5K START
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 7:00 AM MARATHON/HALF MARATHON START
SEE BELOW FOR RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
Sign Up Now Before Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/30!
Half Marathon
Marathon Elite
19 spots left.
Application required before the deadline. See irvingmarathon.com/elite-program to apply.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- FREE IRVING MARATHON ARM SLEEVES FOR THE 1ST 1,000 REGISTRANTS!
- FREE Professional HD Photos - Sponsored by Toyota of Irving
- FREE Bag Check
- CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female Top Finishers Overall (Marathon & Half Marathon)
- PACERS (Marathon & Half Marathon)
- GENDER-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SHIRT
- FINISHER SHIRT (Marathon & Half Marathon)
- CUSTOM Finisher Medal
- 2-DAY Challenge Medal & Irving Marathon Jacket (Add-on purchase required)
- Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
- Chip-Timed Race
- Street Closures & Traffic Control by 90+ off-duty police officers
- Live Tracking & Course Maps W/ GPS Progress Alerts - Sponsored by Resolute Property Tax Solutions
- Race Recovery - Sponsored by Medical City Las Colinas
- Pre/Post-Race Party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 Concert Venue
- DJ Stations and Entertainment at the Race Course
- PR Bell - Sponsored by Akula & Associates, P.C.
- Food Coupon
- Beverage Coupon for Beer (21+) or other
- Age Group Awards (ALL Distances) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Male & Female. (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
- Fastest Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
- Most Participation Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
- Best Dressed Team Trophy (Must Join Team Challenge)
VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Race Registration
- Race Packet Delivery
- VIP Area Access
- Private VIP Area
- Brunch Buffet
- 2 Additional Beverages
- Reserved Indoor & Outdoor Seating
- View of the Main Stage for Awards & Entertainment
- AC/Heat
- Private Restrooms
- Meet the IMRS Team, Ambassadors, Pacers, & more!
- Reservation required for entry. 1 reservation per person. Additional reservations can be made by adding the VIP Area Access Add-On when registering, anytime online, or at the VIP door. Limited reservations available.
Sign Up Now Before Early Bird Pricing Ends 5/30,
THE EARLIER YOU REGISTER, THE MORE YOU SAVE!
*PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
MARATHON
The Irving Marathon is one of the fastest and flattest courses in Texas, making it the perfect Boston Qualifier! Did we mention scenic? You’ll love running around Lake Carolyn and through Las Colinas Urban Center. Then, race back down to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
HALF MARATHON
The Irving Half Marathon is one of the fastest and flattest courses in Texas! Did we mention scenic? You’ll love running around Lake Carolyn and through Las Colinas Urban Center. Then, race back down to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
10K
Feel like going further than a 5k? Then this route is for you! This is a fast and flat route around Lake Carolyn and up Las Colinas Blvd where you’ll enjoy scenic water features and Las Colinas Urban Center. Then, race back down to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
5K
This is a fast and flat route down Las Colinas Blvd. Then, race back up to cross the finish line and enjoy the post-race party at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 concert venue.
RACEJOY
Download the RaceJoy App for live tracking! Course Maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts. Receive progress alerts for yourself and others as you cross milestones along the course. Alerts are sent at EVERY MILE, including location, pace, elapsed time, and estimated finish time.
IMRS PACER PROGRAM
Pacers are available for the full and half marathon distances.
Marathon Pacer Times: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00
Half Marathon Pacer Times: 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 3:00
LEARN MORE
AWARDS
TOP FINISHER OVERALL CASH PRIZES (MARATHON/HALF MARATHON ONLY)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST PLACE - $200/100
2ND PLACE - $150/75
3RD PLACE - $100/50
TOP FINISHER OVERALL (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE
TOP FINISHER MASTERS (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST PLACE
AGE GROUP MEDALS (ALL DISTANCES)
MALE AND FEMALE
1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE
(0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
TEAM CHALLENGE AWARDS (ALL DISTANCES)
FASTEST TEAM
MOST PARTICIPATION
BEST DRESSED
TEAM CHALLENGE
Join the team challenge for the chance to win the Fastest Team Trophy, Most Participation Team Trophy, or the Best Dressed Team Trophy!
LEARN MORE
PACKET PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 11 AM - 7 PM (FOR ALL RACES)
OMNI LAS COLINAS HOTEL 221 LAS COLINAS BLVD E, IRVING, TX 75039
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 11 AM - 5 PM (FOR MARATHON/HALF ONLY)
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY PLAZA 340 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CHECK FOR UPDATES.
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING
URBAN TOWERS PARKING PARAGE
222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039
$11 CREDIT CARD ONLY. Pre-pay now for express entry. Tap the button below and select VIEW ALL EVENTS. Find the event and select BOOK NOW. Parking garage opens at 5 AM. Plan to be parked and walking to the start line AT LEAST 1 HOUR before your start time to avoid missing your start time. RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO START ON TIME AND CANNOT BE LATE!
START/FINISH LINE
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY PLAZA
340 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX 75039
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, 3/29/25
6:00 AM - URBAN TOWERS PARKING GARAGE OPENS, PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS ARRIVE
7:00 AM - FESTIVAL BEGINS
7:30 AM - WELCOME CEREMONY
7:55 AM - BEST DRESSED TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD
8:00 AM - WARMUP
8:05 AM - 10K LINEUP
8:30 AM - 10K START
8:35 AM - 5K LINEUP
8:45 AM - 5K START
~9:45 AM - 5K AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 5K TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD*
~10:15 AM - 10K AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST 10K TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD*
10:30 AM - OFFICIAL COURSE CLOSURE
SUNDAY, 3/30/25
5:00 AM - URBAN TOWERS PARKING GARAGE OPENS, PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS ARRIVE
5:30 AM - FESTIVAL BEGINS
6:00 AM - WELCOME CEREMONY
6:25 AM - BEST DRESSED TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD
6:30 AM - WARMUP
6:35 AM - MARATHON/HALF MARATHON LINE UP
7:00 AM - MARATHON/HALF MARATHON START
~9:45 AM - HALF MARATHON AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST HALF MARATHON TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD*
~10:45 AM - MARATHON AWARDS CEREMONY, FASTEST MARATHON TEAM CHALLENGE AWARD*
1:30 PM - OFFICIAL COURSE CLOSURE
Line up in your assigned Group (A-E) located on your bib. Group A starts first then B-E to follow. Groups are according to estimated finish time.
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Awards Ceremony will start when ALL runners that could place 1-3 in their age group have completed the course. 5k Awards to start, then others to follow. See awards details above.
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Schedule subject to change at any time. Check for updates.
RACE REQUIREMENTS
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NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CORRALS AND BE ON COURSE WITHOUT A BIB FACING FORWARD ON THE FRONT OF THEIR SHIRT AT ALL TIMES. BIBS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES. ANYONE WITHOUT A BIB IS NOT ALLOWED.
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YOU MUST START AT YOUR RACE START TIME WITH YOUR RACE DISTANCE. CORRALS CLOSE FOR EACH RACE DISTANCE AFTER IT STARTS. THOSE NOT ON TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. YOU CANNOT START WITH A DIFFERENT RACE DISTANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
