Jodi Jordan

Bio

Jodi Jordan's running journey is proof that athletic ability isn't something you're born with — it's something you build.In high school, Jodi played field hockey and was a cheerleader, but she'll be the first to tell you she wasn't athletic. Her nickname on the field hockey team? "The Ref" — because she spent most of her time standing on the sidelines. Fast forward to today, and she's the Operations Director for one of Texas's most prestigious running events, the BMW Dallas Marathon.Jodi discovered running in her twenties as a way to get healthier after what she describes as being "quite the partier" during and after college. A friend convinced her to join the Riot (Running Institute of Texas) training group at Run-on, and she started with a half marathon — her first being the Allstate 13.1 that started at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. From there, she progressed to her first full marathon at the Oklahoma City Marathon.But Jodi didn't stop at marathons. She went on to complete multiple half Ironman triathlons, proving that the girl who once stood on the sidelines could compete at the highest levels of endurance sports.Now, as Operations Director for the Dallas White Rock Marathon Organization, Jodi brings her personal understanding of what runners need and want to one of the largest marathon organizations in Texas. She's part of the team that's not only maintaining the 54-year tradition of the BMW Dallas Marathon but also expanding with new events like the McKinney Historic Half Marathon in March 2026.Her transformation from non-athlete to endurance athlete to race operations leader embodies the spirit of the running community: anyone can start, everyone can improve, and with dedication, you can go further than you ever imagined.