WEATHER UPDATE!!
We wanted to reach out with an important update regarding the Garland marathon weekend.
Due to severe weather conditions, including thunder, lightning, and significant course flooding, we have made the decision to reschedule.
After evaluating the situation alongside the City of Garland, it was mutually agreed that proceeding as planned would be unsafe for participants, staff, and volunteers.
Your safety is our top priority, and while we are disappointed to make this change, we believe it is the right call given the circumstances.
We will be sharing the new date and additional details as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding, patience, and continued support.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you,
Michael, Run Different.
Place
342 W. Oates Rd.
Garland, TX US 75043
Description
Our Firewheel event has officially been rebranded to the GARLAND MARATHON! Join us for our organizations first marathon! Finish your chosen distance to earn your FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | FM | 1M ONLY)
- Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HM | FM | 1M ONLY)
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HM | FM ONLY)
Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
**FREE** Kid's Dash
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend our KID'S DASH! This is a short 100–200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.
**NEW** 1 Mile Option
Run Different is adding a brand new 1 MILE OPTION to all of our 2026 events! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however, this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.
Volunteers
Do you want to be a part of our Race-Day team with no long-term commitment? Do you want the opportunity to earn free race entries and not have to burn through your budget? Then volunteering is right for you! You pick whichever task best suits you, spend a couple hours performing that task, and BOOM! You're done! As a thank you, we will send you a code for a FREE RACE! It's that easy!
Race Day Schedule
Saturday - April 4th
Check-In: 6:30AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY ONLY)
National Anthem & Announcements: 7:45AM
Kids Dash: 7:50AM
10K Start: 8:00AM
5K & 1M Start: 8:05AM
Course Closes: 11:00AM
Sunday - April 5th
Check-In: 6:00AM - 7:00AM (RACE DAY ONLY)
National Anthem & Announcements: 6:50AM
Marathon & Half-Marathon Start: 7:00AM
Course Closes: 2:00PM
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Race Contact Info
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