Tour Des Fleurs
Benefitting the nationally-acclaimed Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
September 21, 2024
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OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE UP FOR GRABS
TDF offers age group awards for the top 3 M/F in the following categories:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70+
Overall top 3 M/F and top 3 M/F Masters for each event will receive a special prize!
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A Dallas tradition!
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 as well as in & among the beautiful historic Dallas neighborhoods surrounding the lake.
The Post-Race Party takes place on the Dallas Arboretum’s Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn with live music & full Arboretum access for every participant & their families.
As always, Tour des Fleurs will feature some of the best runner swag around.
Enjoy Race Day at the Dallas Arboretum
Included in your registration, spend all of race day exploring the world-famous Dallas Arboretum’s 66 acres during the Autumn at the Arboretum Fall Festival.
This offering includes parking for your stay & is open to all friends & family who come to watch the race!!
Race WEEKEND
WHAT: Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon
WHERE:Â Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Half-Marathon: 7 AM
- Quarter-Marathon: 7:50 AM
PACKET PICK-UP
Thursday, 9/19, 10 am - 6 pm
Friday, 9/20, 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, 9/21, 530 am - 7 am
We will offer limited race day PPU for those who are unable to make it to one of our PPU sites during the week. For added convenience, we do allow friends, family members or co-workers to pick up your packet.
To avoid last-minute congestion, we do suggest taking advantage of PPUÂ options before race day, as race day can get pretty crowded. The race will not be delayed to accommodate those still in line awaiting packets.
Additionally, Luke’s Locker will offer in-store promotions for those who take advantage of PPU in their store.
TRAINING
PLANs
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New for 2024, we are thrilled to announce training plans for the quarter or half-marathon!
We’ve partnered with The Run Plan, a training platform led by Olympic Coach Ryan Ponsonby, to provide high-quality training plans for beginner, intermediate & advanced runners of either distance. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Click below to get your Tour des Fleurs training plan and start your countdown to race day with confidence!
our sponsors
Support provided by our race partners allows for the development and implementation of Tour des Fleur’s beneficiary programs.  These partnerships have helped the Dallas Arboretum engage North Texans of all ages with educational programming for nearly two decades, making standards-based, hands-on learning fun for everyone.
For more information on the Sponsor opportunities, please email Missy Whisler at MWhisler@dallasarboretum.org.
FAQ
Of course! Simply visit HERE & enter some basic personal information & you will get a confirmation immediately.
Due to permitting restrictions, the both races have the same 3.5 hour time limit. For the Half-Marathon, this comes out to around 21 minutes per mile for the 13.1 miles. For the Quarter-Marathon, this would be around 42 minutes per mile for the 6.05 miles.
Absolutely, we just ask that you line up in the start corral next to a pace sign that reflects your pace with the stroller & that you be aware of of runners around you.
Unfortunately, due to the tripping hazard created by longer leashes & our inability to police leash length, we have to say no to our furry friends.
Yes it is. Our course changes a little bit each year for either improvements or course obstacles, but the latest & greatest certification can always be found HERE.
Questions?
volunteer
Your volunteer support – in addition to your encouraging cheers – will go a long way in helping ensure our race participants have a safe and fun run. We could not host our events without your commitment and dedication, and for that we are incredibly grateful.
For information on TDF Volunteer opportunities. Please email the Volunteer Department Volunteers@dallasarboretum.org or call 214-515-6561.