23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run
Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 AM CST
- Featured distance
- 15K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Ring in the New Year with a festive run or walk around White Rock Lake, supporting Marathon Kids and a beloved Dallas tradition.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
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- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyJoin a cherished Dallas tradition with the 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run. This festive event invites runners and walkers to embrace a celebratory atmosphere around White Rock Lake. Beyond the joy of movement, your participation directly supports Marathon Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through physical activity. It's a wonderful way to close out the year, connect with the community, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
From the organizer
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:
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit, Marathon Kids! *See information below about their amazing organization* This run is a 15K loop around White Rock Lake. You can run or walk any distance you like. This is a celebration! You're entered into our raffle of awesome prizes just by signing up! Arrive at least 45 minutes early to check in & pick up your swag bag. WHO ARE WE?
Dallas Loop the Lake Foundation was founded by Don Hunter & Beth Crider in 2004. It started with just a small group of running buddies gathering for a New Year's Eve run. Now, over two decades later, Dallas's longest running Fun Run brings the city's communities together for a festive celebration tradition. Loop-the-Lake Foundation has raised over $240,000 for Marathon Kids.
WHAT IS MARATHON KIDS?
Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization committed to reversing the youth inactivity trend with proven solutions that support the Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community. Marathon Kids is an evidence-based physical activity program that uses technology and research-proven methods to help kids adopt an active lifestyle. Kids set goals and are challenged to run, jog, walk or move the equivalent of four (or more!) marathons over the course of a season. Not only is goal-setting being taught, but Marathon Kids is an opportunity for all kids - at any fitness level - to learn how being active every day improves their entire well-being. Learn more: https://marathonkids.org
Swag Included