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Irving Frost Marathon
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
Dec 19 Saturday, 2026
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When and where is Irving Frost Marathon?
Irving Frost Marathon is on Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Irving, Texas. The first event starts at 7:30 AM local time. Distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon. Current entry fees run $20 to $199.99 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Dec 20, 2026.
Irving Frost Marathon race guide
The Irving Frost Marathon is a December road race in Las Colinas, Irving, on Saturday, December 19, 2026, with a marathon, half, 10K and 5K starting and finishing at Toyota Music Factory. The flat marathon and half course is USATF-certified and promoted as a Boston qualifier, and the race benefits the Irving Schools Foundation.
- Marathon & half
- 7:30 a.m.
- Start & finish
- Toyota Music Factory
- Course closes
- 2:00 p.m.
- Course
- Flat, USATF-certified
- Medal
- Bottle opener
- Beneficiary
- Irving Schools Foundation
Irving Frost Marathon FAQ
When is the Irving Frost Marathon?
Saturday, December 19, 2026. The marathon and half start at 7:30 a.m., the 10K at 7:45 and the 5K at 8, at The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, 340 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Corrals close after each start.
How much does the Irving Frost Marathon cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: VIP Marathon Package $199.99 ($229.99 from November 16); VIP Half Marathon Package $189.99 ($209.99 from November 16); VIP 10k Package $149.99 ($164.99 from November 16); Marathon $134.99 ($149.99 from November 16); Half Marathon $119.99 ($129.99 from November 16); VIP 5k Package $119.99 ($139.99 from November 16); 10k $74.99 ($84.99 from November 16); 5k $54.99 ($64.99 from November 16). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
Is the Irving Frost Marathon a Boston qualifier?
The race says the course is USATF-certified and describes it as a Boston qualifier. The marathon and half run fast and flat through the Las Colinas Urban Center and Campion Trail; the 10K and 5K loop Lake Carolyn.
What is the Irving Frost time limit?
6 hours 30 minutes; the course and aid stations close at 2 p.m. Pacers run 3:10 to 6:00 for the marathon and 1:40 to 3:00 for the half.
What do Irving Frost runners get?
A performance shirt, a custom finisher medal with a bottle opener, a finisher shirt for marathon and half runners, food and beverage coupons (beer for 21+), bag check and free photos. The first 1,000 registrants get a beanie.
Where do you park for Irving Frost?
The Urban Towers garage, 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd., $12.99 by card (prepay at parktmf.com). It opens at 5 a.m.; arrive at least an hour before your start. Packet pickup is Friday, December 18, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. at Toyota Music Factory.
Can I transfer or defer my Irving Frost entry?
Entries aren’t refundable. Transferring to another runner is free until packet pickup closes; switching distance or deferring costs $30, with deferrals started at least 30 days before race day. There’s no minimum age, but every participant needs a bib.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against RunSignup: Irving Frost Marathon and Irving Marathon Running Series FAQ. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Marathon Package | 26.2 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $199.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 14, 2026 |
| Marathon | 26.2 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $134.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 19, 2026 |
| VIP Half Marathon Package | 13.1 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $189.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 14, 2026 |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $119.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 29, 2025 · Closes Dec 19, 2026 |
| VIP Area Access | — | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $60.00 until Dec 13, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 20, 2026 |
| Spectator Pass | — | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $20.00 until Dec 19, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 20, 2026 |
| Marathon Elite | 26.2 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $0.00 until Nov 18, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Nov 19, 2026 |
| Virtual Marathon | 26.2 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $39.99 until Dec 19, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 20, 2026 |
| Virtual Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $39.99 until Dec 19, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 20, 2026 |
| Virtual 10k | 10K | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $39.99 until Dec 19, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 20, 2026 |
| Virtual 5k | 5K | Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 AM | $39.99 until Dec 19, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 20, 2026 |
| VIP 10k Package | 10K | Dec 19, 2026, 7:45 AM | $149.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 14, 2026 |
| 10k | 10K | Dec 19, 2026, 7:45 AM | $74.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 19, 2026 |
| VIP 5k Package | 5K | Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 AM | $119.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 14, 2026 |
| 5k | 5K | Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 AM | $54.99 until Nov 15, 2026 | Opens Dec 25, 2025 · Closes Dec 19, 2026 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Irving Frost Marathon
MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K
FAST & FLAT
USATF CERTIFIED
BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFYING RACE
BENEFITING IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY
IRVING, TX
DECEMBER 19, 2026
The Irving Frost's fast & flat scenic USATF routes, winter theme, post-race celebration, and central location, make the Irving Frost one of the best winter running events in North Texas. Explore Irving-Las Colinas, start/finish at Toyota Music Factory, America’s #1 Concert Venue. All fitness levels are welcome to sign up. Centrally located in Dallas Fort Worth minutes from the DFW airport!
Race day perks include CASH prizes, FREE professional race photos, gender-specific performance event shirt, custom event bib, chip-timed race, live tracking and course maps w/ GPS Progress Alerts, age group awards, team challenge awards, convenient parking, and more. The post-race party on Texas Lottery Plaza includes free beer, food, entertainment, and much more! VIP upgrades are available.
Founded in 2012. Our mission is to keep the community engaged year-round by not only motivating, encouraging, and rewarding healthy lifestyles; but by creating an incredibly fun and unforgettable experience. Each event brings people from all over the world together for a great cause by providing meals for children, school supplies, scholarships, and more!
Official Race Website: irvingfrost.com
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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