McCool Academy 1 Mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCool Academy 1 Mile (for McCool Academy students only) | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:46 AM, and the McCool Academy 1 Mile (for McCool Academy students only) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 3,190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX 79403
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX 79403Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,190 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Sep 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is McCool Academy 1 Mile?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- Where does it start?
- Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock, TX 79403.
From the organizers
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.