From the Organizer
The Silent Wings Museum provides the perfect backdrop to “imagine” your run taking you out of this world. Willie McCool was the Pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia (January – February 2003), a graduate of Lubbock’s Coronado High School (1979) and loved running. His legacy will inspire runners, both old and new and we are proud and honored to dedicate this race to his memory.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lubbock Wfo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lubbock, TX
Population
261,078
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,210 ft
Nearest Airport
LBB
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at McCool Academy 1 Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
114
Days to train
- Race
- McCool Academy 1 Mile
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX
Coming Up
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Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the McCool Academy 1 Mile?
- McCool Academy 1 Mile is a running race held in Lubbock, Texas on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the McCool Academy 1 Mile?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas at Silent Wings Museum. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the McCool Academy 1 Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
McCool Academy 1 Mile
Oct 10, 2026