BMW Dallas Marathon Unveils New Course for 2017, Honors Race’s Origins by Including 9-Mile Lap Around White Rock Lake

DALLAS (August 18, 2017) – Downtown Dallas, Victory Park, Uptown, Highland Park, Lower Greenville, Lakewood, White Rock Lake, Swiss Avenue and Deep Ellum: The 2017 BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and SMU Cox School of Business Relay unveils a new course and start/finish line that is sure to highlight Dallas’ most iconic and beautiful neighborhoods and landmarks. Race officials focused on enhancing the runner and guest experience, including adding more overall downhill miles for both races, and creating a more scenic route for participants and spectators in the updated course design.

The 47th running of the BMW Dallas Marathon is Sunday, December 10, and features a nod to the race’s history: for the first time since 2011, marathon participants will complete the 9.3-mile full loop around White Rock Lake, site of the original Dallas Marathon in 1971. Read more HERE.

BMW Dallas Marathon Announces New Partner in MedNetwoRx

DALLAS (August 15, 2017) – The BMW Dallas Marathon is proud to announce a new partnership with Dallas-based healthcare IT company, MedNetwoRx. The company, founded in 2001, will serve as the official security partner for the 2017 and 2018 events. As partner of the BMW Dallas Marathon, MedNetworRx will receive branding at all race day gear check locations.  The 47th running of the BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon, and SMU Cox School of Business Relay will take place on Sunday, December 10, 2017.

“As a Dallas-based company, we are passionate about supporting local organizations that provide direct care and assistance to our community,” said Mark Johnson, President of MedNetwoRx. “We love the mission behind the BMW Dallas Marathon, and we are thrilled to join as a sponsor this year. As many of our team members have personal connections to the charity beneficiaries, we couldn’t think of a more fitting partnership.” Read more HERE.

“We are excited to welcome MedNetwoRx as a new partner of the BMW Dallas Marathon,” said Paul Lambert, president of the BMW Dallas Marathon. “Security is a key focus of ours and we are always looking for ways to partner with the Dallas business community and engage new partners that are founded in Dallas.” Read more HERE.

Back for Year Two: Registrations Open for BMW Social 5Ks and BMW Dallas Marathon Social Run Sweepstakes

DALLAS (July 19, 2017) – The 2017 BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and SMU Cox School of Business Relay may be five months away, but this fall, participants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area will have the opportunity to get a taste of the race day fun. Registrations for the 2017 BMW Social 5Ks and BMW Dallas Marathon Social Run Sweepstakes, which awards one lucky winner a trip and entry into the 2018 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, are now open.

To be eligible for the sweepstakes, individuals must participate in the 47th running of the BMW Dallas Marathon on Dec. 10, 2017 – running either the marathon or half marathon– and must also register and attend one official BMW Dallas Marathon Social 5Ks. Early registration for each social run is encouraged as space is limited and sell outs are expected.

Hosted by area BMW centers, official BMW Social 5Ks will be held throughout North Texas this fall, including:

• Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. – Classic BMW Social Run (6800 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75204)
• Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m. – BMW of Grapevine Social Run (1111 E. State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051)
• Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. – Autobahn Social Run (2401 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107)
• Thursday, October 26 at 7p.m. – BMW of Arlington Social Run (Viridian, 1200 Viridian Park Lane, Arlington, TX 76006)
• Thursday, November 2 at 7 p.m. – BMW of Dallas Social Run (Trinity Groves, 3011 Gulden Lane, Dallas, TX 75212)

Read more HERE.

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