New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run

New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run is an annual community event around White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas, held on December 31, 2026 with a 7:00 a.m. start. The listed format covers 15K (9.3 miles), and participants are free to run or walk whatever distance around the lake suits them. It is organized by the Dallas Loop the Lake Foundation, and all profits go to Marathon Kids, a nonprofit that encourages physical activity among children through evidence-based programs.

An early start on the last day of the year gives you the whole day afterward, and the lakeside setting means flat, predictable ground for anyone using the 15K as a fitness check. Nine miles is close to a half marathon in feel, so a month with one long run of eight to ten miles will serve you well. Anyone not ready for the full loop can simply cover less.