54th BMW Dallas Marathon draws 19,000 runners as hometown athletes win race
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DALLAS - More than 19,000 runners braved freezing temperatures Sunday as the 54th BMW Dallas Marathon took over downtown, drawing participants from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, race officials said.
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What we know:
Runners ran through Dallas neighborhoods and around White Rock Lake before finishing at Dallas City Hall. The event attracted 170 elite athletes, marking one of the marathon’s largest competitive fields.
2025 Dallas Marathon attendance
Local perspective:
The marathon’s two-day Health and Fitness Expo drew more than 50,000 visitors to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, including more than 6,000 children who participated in the weekend’s Kids 100M Dash and 2-mile Oncor Kids Race, one of the country’s largest youth running events.
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What they're saying:
"This year’s turnout truly showcased the spirit of our running community," said Jason Schuchard, president of the BMW Dallas Marathon.
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Dallas runner 29-year-old Steven Fahy won the men’s marathon in 2 hours and 23 minutes, calling the hometown victory extra sentimental.
"Not only is this extra special because it’s my hometown marathon, but it’s also where I train every day, and it’s something I get to share with a lot of my training partners. It’s just kind of extra sentimental for me."
21-year-old Alauna Carstens of Olympia, Washington, won the women’s marathon in 2 hours and 53 minutes.
Half Marathon Winners
31-year-old Dallas resident Sergio Mena broke through for a long-sought victory, winning the men’s half-marathon in 1 hour and 6 minutes.
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"I’ve been trying to win this race for the past four years," he said. "I love Dallas. Just running through the streets and seeing everybody on the side felt really good. This is just a dream come true," said Me
30-year-old Olympian, Dakotah Popehn of Michigan, set a women’s course record with a 1 hour and 12 minute finish.
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50K Ultra Marathon Winners
35-year-old Dallas athlete, Jean Otero, won the men’s 50K in 3 hours and 12 minutes, his debut ultra.
Addison Walling won the women’s 50K in 3 hours and 56 minutes.
10K and 5K Winners
In Saturday’s 10K, 36-year-old Hassan Eissa of Euless, took the men’s title, while 23-year-old Jasmin Muhammad-Graham of Fort Worth, won the women’s race.
The 5K winners were 15-year-old Marc Genis of Colleyville for the men, and 17-year-old Maya Shariff of Plano for the women.
Friday Night Lights Mile Winners
Nearly 1,000 runners packed Dallas City Hall Plaza for Friday night’s one-mile event. Top finishers in simplified categories included:
Beginner: Rocky Cortez (men), Shannon Hartmann (women)
Walkers: Josh Bogan (men), Maggie Mount (women)
Youth: Maddox Click (boys), Annabelle Angeles (girls)
Masters: Charles Clark (senior men), Jessica Jacobsen (senior women)
Open Elite: Cael Grotenhuis (men), Krystal Quiroga (women)
What you can do:
Unofficial results are available at dallas.mychiptime.com, with winners pending final verification.
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The Source: Information in this article was provided by HCK2 Marketing and race officials.