Ideal Weather Sets the Stage for a Packed Weekend of BMW Dallas Marathon Activities

December 13, 2025

(DALLAS) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – More than 11,000 runners showed up at the BMW Dallas Marathon to participate in the Friday Night Lights event, followed by Saturday’s 10K, 5K, 5K Walk, Kid’s 100M Dash, Oncor Kid’s 100M Dash, and the Oncor Kid’s Race.

As the official marathon of the City of Dallas and Texas’ longest-running marathon, race weekend is drawing thousands of participants and spectators from around the world, culminating in the half, full and ultra-marathon Sunday morning.

“At the BMW Dallas Marathon, we’re committed to offering race experiences that inspire runners of every age and ability,” said Jason Schuchard, President of the BMW Dallas Marathon. “Each year, we’re excited to bring families and athletes together for events that are both motivating and memorable.”

10K Winners

Hassan Eissa, 36, of Euless, Texas, took first place for men in the 10K. The women’s 10K race had an exhilarating finish, with Jasmin Muhammad-Graham, 23, of Fort Worth, Texas taking first place.

5K Winners

Marc Genis, 15, of Colleyville, Texas, placed first for men in the 5K. Maya Shariff, 17, of Plano, Texas, took first place among the women running the 5K.

Kids’ Races

More than 6,000 kids of all ages took part in the marathon’s annual line-up of family races, including the Kid’s 100M Dash, Oncor Kids 100M Dash, and the 2-mile Oncor Kid’s Race, now in its 22^nd year. To kick off one of the nation’s largest kid’s running and walking events, Carter High School student, Acuarela Jimenez, sang the National Anthem.

Friday Night Lights Mile

The BMW Dallas Marathon hosted its sixth annual Friday Night Lights Mile event yesterday evening, a two-lap Grand Prix style race around Dallas City Hall Plaza. With a sell-out crowd of nearly a thousand registered participants, the event offered eight different heats for seniors, kids, elite runners, and walkers. The elite heat wrapped up the evening, with the winner running the 1-mile course in just under 5 minutes.

Friday Night Lights Mile Winners

Beginner/First Time Miler (Open Age Range)

Rocky Cortez, 22, of Forney, Texas, placed first for the men, and Shannon Hartmann, 38, of Plano, Texas, placed first for the women.

Walkers (Open Age Range)
Josh Bogan, 33, of Waco, Texas, placed first for the men, and Maggie Mount, 73, of Fate, Texas, placed first for the women.

Youth (18 and Under)
Maddox Click, 16, of Dallas, Texas, placed first for the men, and Annabelle Angeles, 14, of Murphy, Texas, placed first for the women.

Senior (50 and Older)
Charles Clark, 53, of Corpus Christi, placed first for the men, and Jessica Jacobsen, 50, of Midlothian, Texas, placed first for the women.

Masters (Ages 40-49)
Johnathan Souza, 45, of Midlothian, Texas, placed first for the men, and Becky Angeles, 48, of Murphy, Texas, placed first for the women.

Young Masters (30-39)
Brad Godspeed, 39, of Dallas, Texas, placed first for the men, and Cheetah Babic, 38, of Dallas, Texas, placed first for the women.

Young Adults (19-29)
Steven Champ, 29, of Dallas, Texas, placed first for the men, and Zaria Rufus, 23, of DeSoto, Texas, placed first for the women.

Elite (Open Age Range; Men: Sub 5-Min/Mile, Women: Sub 6 Min/Mile
Cael Grotenhuis, 22, of Flagstaff, Arizona, took first place for the men. Krystal Quiroga, 39, of Grand Prairie, Texas finished first for the women.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Tomorrow, the BMW Dallas Marathon will host the Marathon, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk, Ultra Marathon (50K), and Relays starting at 8:00 a.m.

About The Dallas White Rock Marathon

The Dallas White Rock Marathon (DWRM) is a nonprofit organization with a focus on promoting health and physical fitness through running events and related activities. The organization is comprised of volunteer board members and a full-time staff with various backgrounds and running experiences that help carry out the mission of the DWRM as well as support the growth and impact of the DWRM portfolio of events in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. Dating back to 1971, the organization hosts year-round events culminating with Dallas’ largest and Texas’ longest running marathon: the BMW Dallas Marathon. Now in its 54th running, the marquee event, with 12 running and walking events for all ages, will attract runners from across the globe and hundreds of thousands of spectators to Dallas’ largest single-day sporting event. The BMW Dallas Marathon course highlights iconic Dallas landmarks and is recognized as the official marathon of the City of Dallas. Since naming a primary beneficiary in 1997, DWRM has donated more than $4.5 million to Scottish Rite for Children. For more information, visit www.dallasmarathon.com.

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