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Dallas Fall Sports Highlights: Biking, Olympics, Gaming & Marathon

The Dallas sports calendar remains vibrant, offering a blend of fresh experiences and beloved traditions that highlight the city’s athletic spirit.

Dallas Bike Ride

Nov. 4 | City Hall Plaza

Join the inaugural Dallas Bike Ride, a 20‑mile closed‑road event that lets you explore the city free of traffic. Open to riders aged three and older, the ride winds through diverse Dallas neighborhoods and concludes with the Finish Festival at City Hall Plaza, featuring a Health & Wellness Zone, a Kids’ Zone, and live music from DJ Spinderella of Salt‑N‑Peppa.

Team USA Winterfest

Nov. 18 | Klyde Warren Park

Celebrate the 2018 Olympic Winter Games at Team USA Winterfest, a 13‑stop tour packed with interactive fan experiences. Try the Bobsled Boomerang, test your curling skills at the Curling Challenge, and meet Olympic athletes while enjoying live music. Admission is free.

Call of Duty World League Dallas Open

Dec. 8‑10 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Gaming enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Call of Duty World League Dallas Open, featuring top global players competing in a series of tournaments. Secure your tickets to witness the action live at the convention center.

BMW Dallas Marathon

Dec. 10 | Downtown Dallas

Sign up for the 47th‑year BMW Dallas Marathon, Texas’s oldest running marathon and Dallas’s largest. With options for a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, 10K, and relay, there’s a race for every runner. Registration remains open.

College Football Games

Catch three marquee college football matchups coming to Dallas in December: the Big 12 Championship on Dec. 2, the Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 29, and the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl on Dec. 26, all at AT&T Stadium or the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park.

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