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Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K Youth (12 and under) - 10K
September 7, 2024
Lubbock, TX, 79403, US
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, THERE WILL BE A NEW HALF MARATHON/10K COURSE for 2024
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.
The Willie McCool Memorial Run is a family-friendly event held annually in Lubbock, TX, offering a Half-Marathon, a 5K, and a special 10K for youth aged 12 and under. The event honors Commander Willie McCool, a Lubbock native and pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia. While specific race history details beyond its commemorative purpose are not provided, the event typically takes place in early September, meaning participants should anticipate warm, early autumn weather in West Texas. Participants can expect a well-organized event with a focus on community and remembrance. The terrain is generally described as flat, making it a potentially fast course, ideal for those looking for personal bests. The routes are likely to be held on roads within Lubbock, offering a typical urban running experience. With multiple distances available, the Willie McCool Memorial Run caters to a wide range of runners, from seasoned athletes tackling the half-marathon to young participants enjoying their dedicated 10K.
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