The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- The Colony, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony Shoreline 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $35$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| The Colony Shoreline 8 Miler | Other | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $45$60 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Colony Shoreline 5K: $35 until Oct 1, then $45 until Oct 24.
- The Colony Shoreline 8 Miler: $45 until Oct 1, then $60 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the The Colony Shoreline 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3700 Sparks Road, The Colony, TX 75056
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 24 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 88°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
- 3700 Sparks Road, The Colony, TX 75056Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- Soft Cotton Short Sleeve
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 3700 Sparks Road, The Colony, TX 75056.
From the organizers
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 the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to provide two athletic scholarships for graduating student-athletes at The Colony High School. Proceeds also help fund The Colony Kids Chase, an annual community event held every April. 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.