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Irving Frost
Irving Frost Marathon
The Irving Frost's fast & flat scenic USATF routes, winter theme, post-race celebration, and central location, make the Irving Frost one…
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2026 edition
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days to 19 Dec 2026
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About
The race
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! Race day perks include CASH prizes, FREE professional race photos, gender-specific performance event shirt, custom event bib, chip-timed race, live tracking and course maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts, age group awards, team challenge awards, convenient parking, and more. The post-race party on Texas Lottery Plaza includes free beer, food, entertainment, and much more! VIP upgrades are available. Founded in 2012. Our mission is to keep the community engaged year-round by not only motivating, encouraging, and rewarding healthy lifestyles; but by creating an incredibly fun and unforgettable experience. Each event brings people from all over the world together for a great cause by providing meals for children, school supplies, scholarships, and more!
Location
Irving, TX, United States
North America · typically 5°C (40°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
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Flat Course Pacing
The course is described as fast and flat. Pick your goal pace and stick to it; the loop layout means you'll pass the start/finish mid-race, which can help you reset mentally.
From the description
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Loop Layout Parking
Because it's a loop starting and finishing at Toyota Music Factory, you only need to park once. Leave a dry change of clothes and warm layers in your car for after the race.
From the layout, description
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Post-Race Warm-Up
The post-race party on Texas Lottery Plaza has free beer, food, and entertainment. After running in near-freezing temps, head there to warm up and celebrate.
From the description, temperature
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Live Tracking for Spectators
The race provides live tracking and GPS progress alerts. Share the link with your spectators so they know when to expect you at the start/finish or along the loop.
From the description
In Irving
Race Day Traffic
Race morning will bring road closures around Toyota Music Factory and Las Colinas. Carpool or use ride-sharing, and arrive early to avoid delays.
Spectator Spots
Spectators can watch from the Toyota Music Factory plaza and along Las Colinas sidewalks. The canals and public art make waiting between runner sightings pleasant.
Post-Race Recovery
For recovery, walk the Las Colinas canals or visit the Irving Arts Center. The Campion Trail offers a flat, scenic path if you want an easy shakeout.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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