and 5k

Event Details

February 2, 2014 will be The Texas Half & 5k's 12th Anniversary!

Our 12th edition of the Texas half will be at the new Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas. The Texas Half features a great event shirt, a great finisher medal, with food and fun. We also believe that all finishers should have their name called out at the finish line.

The name, Texas Half, starts with Texas. See why the best things always happen in Texas. Walkers will be welcome in The Texas Half and 5k!

Chip Timing at the Texas Half & 5k!

The Texas Half & 5k will use the latest chip timing technology, which records your time precisely from start to finish. Your timing chip will be in your bib. Just put your bib on and you are good to go.

Event T-Shirts

We will have a tech runner's gender specific shirt for all participants

Packet Pickup

Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Academy Sports + Outdoors Dallas - 8050 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 (at Central Expwy next to Home Depot)

• Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Worth - 6101 - I-20,  Fort Worth, TX 76132 (at Bryant Irvin Rd)

• Academy Sports + Outdoors West Plano - 3305 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 301, Plano, TX 75093 (at Parker)
  

• Race Day - You may also get your packet race day at the event. Please note that packet pickup will start at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:40 a.m. You will not be able to get your packet after 7:40.

Awards & Finisher Medals

We will have awards for the top male and female overall and the top male and female masters in both the half and 5k. We will present awards to the top three finishers both male and female in the following age groups for the 5k: 19& Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. Age groups for the half marathon include: 24& Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+.

All half marathon finishers of The Texas Half will receive our Texas Half finisher medals!

The Party!

• Drawings and Prize Giveaways!
• Heated inside Irving Convention Center
• Great Local Band - Fish Fry Bingo!
• The best post-race food EVER!
• Great FREE stuff from our sponsors

Course Information

Parking

There is free covered parking in the Irving Convention Center garage. For a map, [Click Here].

Directions

You can key in 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039

Ride the DART to the Texas Half

There will be plenty of free parking in the convention center parking garage and at parking garages nearby. You will also be able to ride DART to the event. There will be a DART station one block from the center this year.

From Downtown Dallas

1. Take I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) north to the HWY 183/114 exit (left exit)
2. Proceed westbound and stay in the right lane
3. You will veer west and continue to travel on HWY 114 (John Carpenter Freeway)
4. Exit O’Connor Boulevard
5. Turn right on O’Connor Boulevard, then left on Las Colinas Boulevard
6. The Convention Center will be on your left

 

From North Dallas

1. Take I-635 (LBJ Freeway) west and merge left onto I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) south
2. You will veer right onto Loop 12 south
3. From Loop 12, exit HWY 114 (John Carpenter Freeway) and turn right
4. Exit O’Connor Boulevard
5. Turn right on O’Connor Boulevard, then left on Las Colinas Boulevard
6. The Convention Center will be on your left

 

From Arlington

1. Travel north on HWY 360 and exit HWY 183 (Airport Freeway) east
2. Turn right on HWY 183 and continue to travel east
3. Exit O’Connor Boulevard
4. Turn left on O’Connor Boulevard, then left on Las Colinas Boulevard
5. The Convention Center will be on your left

 

From Fort Worth

1. Travel northeast on HWY 121
2. Merge onto HWY 820 north, then HWY 183 (Airport Freeway) east
3. Continue to travel east on HWY 183
4. Exit O’Connor Boulevard
5. Turn left on O’Connor Boulevard, then left on Las Colinas Boulevard
6. The Convention Center will be on your left

 

From DFW International Airport

1. Exit DFW Airport using the North exit
2. Proceed and take HWY 114 East (John Carpenter Freeway)
3. Exit O’Connor Boulevard
4. Turn left on O’Connor Boulevard
5. Pass under HWY 114 and then turn left on Las Colinas Boulevard
6. The Convention Center will be on your left

 

From Love Field Airport

1. Exit Love Field Airport and turn right onto Mockingbird Lane
2. Pass under Harry Hines Blvd and I-35 and turn right onto HWY 183 West
3. Proceed and merge onto HWY 114 West
4. Exit O’Connor Boulevard
5. Turn right on O’Connor Boulevard
6. Turn left on Las Colinas Boulevard
7. The Convention Center will be on your left

Accommodations

The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport

Special Rate of $79.00/night for the Texas Half

4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway. Irving, TX 75063

Phone: (972) 929-4500

[Website to Reserve Room]

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you allow MP3 Players and Music Devices?

The number one question! Look you and I both know there is no way we stop anyone from using their music devices while running a distance event. We do not have a closed course so there will be times when you will be sharing Irivng city street with cars. We ask you to be alert and be aware of your surroundings. But yes, you can use your MP3 player.

 

Can I register the day of the race?

Yes.

 

Is it possible to drive the course?

Not entirely. Some of the course is not drivable.

 

What happens if at some point I decide I cannot finish?

We will have vehicles on the course to pick up those that feel they must quit. Although they will be roving the course, it will help if you look out for police or volunteers manning the course so they can radio your need for help.

 

Is there medical help available on the course?

Yes. The Irving Fire Department will have medics on bicycles. In addition, all police and volunteers will have the ability to radio for assistance if needed.

 

What sports drink will you be serving and is it available at every water station?

Our sports drink is Powerade and we will have it available at every waterstation.

 

Will there be food items on the course.

We will not have GU on the course. You will need to bring your own. We plan great food for you afterwards.

 

Will there be Port-O-Lets on the course?

Yes, details on our course information page.

 

Is there a place for me to check extra clothing or baggage?

Yes we will have a secure bag check area.

 

Is there a charge for parking?

No, we have already taken care of the parking fees. Please refer to the parking map for where to park.

 

Will photos be taken along the course and at the finish?

Yes. Jerry Glover Photography is our race photographer.

 

If I sign up for the half marathon and later decide to switch and just run the 5k, is it possible?

You can switch to the shorter distances. However, there will be no refunds made allowing for the lesser fees of the shorter distances.

 

Is the course flat or hilly?

The course is mostly flat.

 

What types of running surfaces are on the course?

You will be running mostly on bike paths with some asphalt and some concrete.

 

What if I cannot attend and participate after entering?

There are no refunds.

 

If you have any questions that have not been answered here please E-mail us: customerservice@mellew.com

The Basics

Registration Fees

Stuff Happens Program

When you enter a Mellew Productions event, as with all major run events, there is always a clearly stated policy of no refunds, transfers and substitutions. So often you pay $50 or more for essentially a t-shirt. We all know that between payment for an event and the actual event, all the things of life can alter your ability to toe the starting line. We call this Stuff Happens.

Mellew Productions is proud to announce you now have an option to guarantee your entry fee. When you register online for any half marathon or full marathon, you will see a box in our entry form that will say "Stuff Happens", Check that box and $10 will be added to your final fee. If for any reason you cannot cross the start line your entry fees can be applied to a future Mellew half or full marathon event. There are rules however.

What is Included with Entry:

• A mostly flat course with only 12 turns
• Chip Timing
• NO Port-O-Lets except on the course!
• FREE Covered Parking next to finish
• Finisher Medal for all Half Marathoners
• Event Tech Shirts for all runners