The MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon, Half Marathon & 5-Person Relay Race is only 15 weeks away! The race has sold out the last four years - for 2011 registration is capped at 6,000 marathon participants, 13,000 half-marathon participants, and 6,000 relay participants.

Registration fees increase on Thursday, September 1. Event fees for the marathon increase from $100 to $125, $85 to $100 for the Half Marathon, and $225 to $250 for the 5-person relay.

The MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon benefits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children; the Dallas White Rock Marathon board of directors has pledged to donate $1 million from race proceeds in 2011.

For more information or to register, visit www.runtherock.com.

About the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon

Voted the top marathon and half marathon in the state by Competitor Texasmagazine, the MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon is a flat and fast race, featuring a start/finish in Fair Park and a scenic course that includes a 10-mile loop around White Rock Lake. The race serves as a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon. The primary beneficiary of weekend events is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. For more information, visit the official MetroPCS Dallas White Rock Marathon website at www.runtherock.com.