Tour des Fleurs
Dallas, TX
- Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Hosted by the Dallas Arboretum, the Tour des Fleurs starts and finishes on the Lakeside Trail of White Rock Lake directly in front of the Dallas Arboretum. From there, participants run along the shores of White Rock Lake and in & among the beautiful historic Dallas neighborhoods surrounding the lake. … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 21):
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| H (°F) | 94 | 91 | 95 | 88 | 74 |
| L (°F) | 74 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 66 |
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Hot & muggy--but still fun!
So first thing you need to know is that after you park your car, you've got at least a mile hike to the start. Also--although you walk through a really … MORE
So first thing you need to know is that after you park your car, you’ve got at least a mile hike to the start. Also–although you walk through a really gorgeous pumpkin filled garden (on your way to the start) once the race starts you are totally OUT of the arboretum. Neat baseball cap for finishers–really nice. The heat along with running along water created near sauna like conditions but it was still really fun. I recommend.
Fun Race
The Dallas Arboretum did a wonderful job with this race. White Rock Lake is one of my favorite places to run in Dallas. The course takes the normal 9 miles … MORE
The Dallas Arboretum did a wonderful job with this race. White Rock Lake is one of my favorite places to run in Dallas. The course takes the normal 9 miles around the lake and add some extending parts of the possible areas routes around the lake. Free parking was provided in the parking garage across the street (it has tunnel access to the arboretum, no having to cross a busy road). The race swag included a race tshirt, nice medal, and hat. Post race there is an assortment of food options from local restaurants (some free, some for a cost) along with bananas and water. Live music was provided from just after race start until end o the race program. The only challange I had was weather related, very hot and humid conditions. Overall, I’ll keep this one in mind for future years.
A Floral Loop Around White Rock Lake
The course was flat and fast, with water views almost the entire way. What made it stand out, though, was the event vibe: colorful, festive, and just the right mix … MORE
The course was flat and fast, with water views almost the entire way. What made it stand out, though, was the event vibe: colorful, festive, and just the right mix of serious runners and fun-seekers.
A beautiful day, a beautiful course, and a reminder that sometimes the best races are the ones right in your backyard.