Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
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.
The half marathon course will have you traveling into outer space through the Lubbock Business Park, past the tree-lined Lubbock Country Club and re-entry through the Lubbock countryside west of the airport. Your mission on the 5K/10K course is to travel around the Galaxy and safely return to the Launch Pad/Finish Line at the Silent Wings Museum. As you run either course, you will discover the world according to Lubbock is, indeed, flat.
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
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K?
- Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K 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 Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas at Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
Oct 10, 2026