Irving Frost Marathon
Irving Frost Marathon offers a fast, flat, Boston-qualifying course with a festive post-race celebration.
Race Date
Dec 19, 2026
Location
Irving, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, VIP Area Access, Spectator Pass
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,826
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Irving Frost Marathon series, first run in 2012, has become a notable winter running event in North Texas. Runners can expect a USATF-certified, fast, and flat course that is a Boston Marathon qualifier, starting and finishing at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX. The event aims to motivate healthy lifestyles while providing a fun and unforgettable experience.
With a median field size of around 1,221 finishers and drawing participants from approximately 25 states, the Irving Frost offers a significant draw. While the repeat-runner loyalty is around 10%, the race provides a competitive yet accessible atmosphere for all fitness levels. The event also benefits the Irving Schools Foundation, contributing to local community causes.
The race day experience includes convenient parking, free professional photos, and a lively post-race festival on Texas Lottery Plaza, complete with food, entertainment, and free beer. Various distances are available, making it a family-friendly event with awards for age groups and team challenges.
Race-provided description
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! 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! Official Race Website: irvingfrost.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Shirt Size
Start Location
316 W Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX, 75039
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
TX22058LAB · Irving Frost Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Quality Score
Standout725 years running
~1,221 finishers a year
shrinking
10% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 25 states
winner 1:13:30
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,826 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,826
Median time
2:13:59
Latest turnout
957
States
36
Turnout by year
2021–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Irving Frost Marathon?
The Irving Frost Marathon is held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Irving Frost Marathon take place?
It takes place in Irving, Texas.
What distances does the Irving Frost Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, VIP Area Access, Spectator Pass.
Is the Irving Frost Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Irving Frost Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Irving Frost Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,826 runners who have completed the Irving Frost Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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