23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run
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From Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation
- Date Thu 31st December 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Dallas, Texas
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run on December 31, 2026, in beautiful Dallas! Organized by the Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation, this event is the perfect way to ring in the New Year while supporting a great cause. The run features a scenic 15K loop around White Rock Lake, and participants can choose to run or walk any distance they prefer, making it a celebration for everyone, regardless of fitness level. The fun kicks off at 7 AM at the Filter Building, so be sure to arrive at least 45 minutes early to check in and grab your swag bag.
This beloved local tradition not only promotes community spirit but also raises funds for Marathon Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating youth inactivity through engaging physical activity programs. Over the past two decades, the Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation has raised more than $240,000 to support this vital initiative. By signing up, you'll also be entered into a raffle for exciting prizes! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to embrace the New Year with positivity, health, and camaraderie!
This beloved local tradition not only promotes community spirit but also raises funds for Marathon Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating youth inactivity through engaging physical activity programs. Over the past two decades, the Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation has raised more than $240,000 to support this vital initiative. By signing up, you'll also be entered into a raffle for exciting prizes! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to embrace the New Year with positivity, health, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
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 [http://www.marathonkids.org] 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
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 [http://www.marathonkids.org] 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
Races
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23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 2026 Loop-the-Lake T-Shirt
Thu 31st December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$38.10
OPENS 01 MARThis is a fun run. A celebration. Run or walk any distance you wish.
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