Willie McCool Memorial Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Lubbock, TX
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
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 … MORE
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| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| H (°F) | 56 | 77 | 65 | 70 | 84 |
| L (°F) | 36 | 46 | 34 | 43 | 39 |
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Good race celebrating a hero
This race begins at the Silent Wings museum by the Lubbock Airport. It is organized by West Texas Endurance, a local event organization that does a super job. The course … MORE
This race begins at the Silent Wings museum by the Lubbock Airport.
It is organized by West Texas Endurance, a local event organization that does a super job.
The course takes you around the country club area on the outskirts of Lubbock, however there is a train track crossing that often postpones several participants.
My favorite part of this race is getting to shake hands and receive medals from Mr. and Mrs. McCool, Willie’s parents.
The AG awards are also terrific. Slate plaques with the race emblem on them.
Results are immediate and the race is very well organized. A must run if you are in the Lubbock area.