23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Dallas (2810 White Rock Road). Distances: 9.3 miles. Entry from $50; the 9.3 miles goes from $50 to $55 after December 1.
Course and race notes
This is our 23rd Running of the New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run.
Proceeds benefit the nonprofit, Marathon Kids! THE RUN:. 1. Sign Up! For Dallas's Longest Running Fun Run Around White Rock Lake. 2. Lace up your shoes and join us on December 31st at the Filter Building. The run starts at 7 am. QUICK FACTS:.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
9.3 miles
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
9.3 miles goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Mar 1, 2026
Race day in Dallas
Weather
57° / 38°F
Typical high and low for December 31, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas Love Fld, TX (7.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:28 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The 7:00 AM start is 28 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- White Rock Alehouse & Brewery restaurant0.4 mi
- Tacos La Banqueta quick bite0.4 mi
- Cigarz Pizza restaurant0.5 mi
- IHOP restaurant0.5 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
11 within 3 mi62 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Palace Suites Dallas
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Super 7 Inn 2
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Super 7 Inn
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Stay Express Inn Dallas - Fair Park / Downtown
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Studio 6 Dallas - Fair Park
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
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