
From the Organizer
Registration for The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler is open! Join us this year to run along the beautiful Shoreline Trail in The Colony, Texas, at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Flat course, great scenery, entertainment by DJ Dame and a free post-run beer! Proceeds benefit UT Southwestern to support cancer research. About 60 percent of this race will take place on The Colony's Shoreline Trail, a smooth crushed granite surface that overlooks the beautiful Lake Lewisville.
Events
Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richardson, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
44,916
as of 2023
Elevation
586 ft
Nearest Airport
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler
Oct 24, 2026