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Council signals support for one‑time exception to allow Dallas Marathon half to cross Highway 5
Summary
Representatives of the BMW Dallas Marathon asked McKinney to grant a narrow exception to let their proposed half marathon route cross State Highway 5 through historic downtown. Council signaled support in principle and directed staff to work with TxDOT and return a highway‑closure resolution at the regular meeting.
Representatives of the BMW Dallas Marathon briefed McKinney councilors on a proposal to host a McKinney half marathon in 2026 that would include a crossing of State Highway 5 through the historic downtown, and councilors indicated they were inclined to grant a narrowly tailored exception to the city's restricted‑route rules.
City staff told councilors the marathon group has experience managing large races and is proposing mitigation measures such as an…
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