Since naming a primary beneficiary in 1997, the Dallas Marathon has donated more than $3.8 million to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

[5] In 1976, the race was moved from spring to the first Saturday in December because the new date historically offered good marathon-running weather.

In December 2023, over 30,000 runners participated in events, with the proceeds going to benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

[5] This course was used from 1971 to 1973, when part of the road situated west of the lake was torn up four days after the marathon for capital improvement purposes.

[12] The current marathon course begins and ends at Dallas City Hall, and loops around White Rock Lake once.