Hot Trot Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
77–100°F · Feels very hot
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Hot Trot Half Marathon is an August tradition around White Rock Lake in Dallas, organized by AMPT Running in memory of Richardson police officer David Sherrard, with proceeds benefiting the Assist the Officer Foundation. The USATF-certified Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses start and finish at Norbuck Park on N. Buckner Boulevard and stay mostly flat with only a few gentle rises along the lakeshore, run on asphalt and cement paths. A companion Memory Mile is an untimed 1-mile fun run open to all ages, and virtual options let remote runners complete the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on their own course. Race morning starts early to beat the Texas summer heat, with water stops roughly every 1.5 to 2 miles, Gatorade on course and at the finish, ice-cold towels, and popsicles waiting for finishers. Every finisher receives a medal and a gender-specific technical tank top, and the post-race party brings exhibitors, music, and food to Norbuck Park. The 2026 edition marked the race's 9th year on August 22; based on that annual mid-to-late-August cadence, the next edition is projected for August 2027, with registration expected to open on AMPT Running's site ahead of race day.
Questions about the Hot Trot Half Marathon 2027
When is the Hot Trot Half Marathon 2027?
Saturday, August 21, 2027.
Where is the Hot Trot Half Marathon?
Dallas, TX, United States.
What time does the Hot Trot Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 6:30 AM, local time.
What is the Hot Trot Half Marathon time limit?
4 hours.
How do I enter the Hot Trot Half Marathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online via amptrunning.com, which routes to Race Roster registration.
How much does the Hot Trot Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: $84.
What is the Hot Trot Half Marathon elevation gain?
30 m (98 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Hot Trot Half Marathon course like?
It passes White Rock Lake, Norbuck Park and N. Buckner Boulevard.
What is the weather like at the Hot Trot Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 25–38 °C (77–100 °F). Feels very hot.
How many runners does the Hot Trot Half Marathon have?
2,500 participants. Medium-sized race.
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