A transformation has been unfolding over the years in Denton County and 2026 will be no different, as last year set the stage for reaching new heights.
We begin this year with the inaugural 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm Ironman competition scheduled for this March. It will feature a scenic Lewisville Lake swim for 1.2 miles, continue with a fast-rolling 56-mile bike course and end with a 13.1-mile run as many gather around the lake’s shoreline. This half-Ironman triathlon is one of hundreds around the globe with qualifiers competing in the World Championship.
The DFW region is also set to host the international FIFA World Cup, bringing worldwide attention to the entire area and attracting millions of people during the 39-day tournament. From the Fan Festival at Fair Park in Dallas to the nine games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and the training base camps at TCU, SMU and UNT, hotels and restaurants will be filled throughout the region…