Behind the Scenes: Dallas Marathon Leaders Marcus Grunewald & Jodi Jordan Reveal New McKinney Race + December Details

This is a special episode of DFW Running Talk! Host Chris Detzel sits down with Marcus Grunewald (Executive Managing Director) and Jodi Jordan (Operations Director) of the Dallas White Rock Marathon Organization for an announcement you don't want to miss.BREAKING NEWS Hosted by TUPPS Brewery: The Dallas Marathon organization is launching the McKinney Historic Half Marathon presented by BMW on March 28, 2026! Starting at McKinney City Hall and finishing at Tupps Brewery, this inaugural event will feature a half marathon, 5K, and Kids 100M Dash, with proceeds benefiting Scottish Rite for Children of Frisco. Expect around 4,000 runners and the same world-class organization that's made the Dallas Marathon a 54-year tradition.In this conversation, you'll also learn:Marcus's incredible running journey from college beer gut to 50-mile ultramarathons to weightlifting and back to runningJodi's transformation from college partier to half Ironman finisher and marathon operations expertBehind-the-scenes insights into organizing the 54th annual BMW Dallas Marathon (December 12-14, 2025)How the Dallas Marathon team has grown to 5 full-time employees and continues to enhance one of Texas's premier marathonsCourse details, community partnerships, and what makes the Dallas Marathon specialThe unique McKinney course featuring historic downtown, new neighborhoods, and park trailsWhether you're planning to run the BMW Dallas Marathon this December or considering the new McKinney Historic Half in March, this episode gives you the inside scoop from the people who make it all happen.McKinney Historic Half registration is now OPEN: Register here