The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival Announces Exclusive Partnership With First Horizon Bank

September 10, 2024

The national banking institution will become the official bank partner of the 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival

DALLAS/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival is proud to announce that First Horizon Bank, a national financial institution offering a wide range of services and more than 418 locations nationwide, has become its official bank partner, forming a partnership that will provide VIP opportunities, on-course challenges, unique ‘winner’s circle’ photos and other exciting amenities for participants leading up to and during the annual December racing event.

“We couldn’t be more excited to announce this new partnership,” said Dr. Logan Sherman, chairman of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival. “We’re really looking forward to working together to enhance this amazing event for our city. This partnership aligns very well with our mission and values and we’re grateful to have them alongside us this year.”

As part of the of the partnership, First Horizon Bank will also provide a VIP packet pickup opportunity at The Expo, held Dec. 13-14 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, as well as several enter-to-win contests that are currently in the works.

The partnership marks the first time First Horizon Bank has sponsored a major running event in Texas, signifying the institution’s ever-growing presence throughout the state.

“First Horizon is honored to be the official partner of the BMW Dallas Marathon promoting health and fitness in our community,” said Key Coker, First Horizon’s Dallas/Fort Worth Market President.  “The courses highlight some of city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, entertainment districts, and iconic Dallas landmarks. Most importantly, the marathon raises funds to support Scottish Rite for Children, which specializes in treating pediatric orthopedic conditions, and has world-renowned experts that provide care to help kids run, jump, and play.”

Registration is now open for the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival. The annual BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon (running and walking), 50K Ultra Marathon, and Shell Energy Relays will take place on Sunday, Dec.15. The EIGHT K, 5K (running and walking), 5K Team Challenge, Kid’s 100-Meter Dash and Oncor Kid’s Race will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, and the Friday Night Lights Mile will return on Friday, Dec. 13.

The weekend of events directly benefits Scottish Rite for Children Hospital. Since being named as the primary beneficiary in 1997, the Dallas White Rock Marathon has donated more than $4.5 million to the hospital.

For more information about the First Horizon Bank partnership and to set up interviews with Dr. Logan Sherman or Key Coker, please contact Silver Hogue at silver.hogue@hck2.com or call 214-697-3113. For more information about the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival, please visit www.dallasmarathon.com.

About The Dallas White Rock Marathon

The Dallas White Rock Marathon (DWRM) is a nonprofit organization with a focus on promoting health and physical fitness through running events and related activities. The organization is comprised of 15 volunteer board members and a full-time staff with various backgrounds and running experiences that help carry out the mission of the DWRM as well as support the growth and impact of the DWRM portfolio of events in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. Dating back to 1971, the organization hosts year-round events culminating with Dallas’ largest and Texas’ longest running marathon: the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival. Now in its 53rd running, the marquee event, with 12 running and walking events for all ages, will attract runners from across the globe and hundreds of thousands of spectators to Dallas’ largest single-day sporting event. The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival course highlights iconic Dallas landmarks and is recognized as the official marathon of the City of Dallas. Since naming a primary beneficiary in 1997, DWRM has donated more than $4.5 million to Scottish Rite for Children. For more information, visit www.dallasmarathon.com.

About First Horizon

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.2 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and ‘Forbes’ magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

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