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West Texas Endurance hosts 13th Willie McCool run in Lubbock on October 10

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

West Texas Endurance hosts 13th Willie McCool run in Lubbock on October 10
Summary

West Texas Endurance will conduct the 13th annual Willie McCool Memorial Half Marathon, 5K & 10K on Saturday, October 10, at the Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock. The event, starting at 7:30 a.m., honors Willie McCool, a native of Lubbock and astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003. A donation will be made to the Willie McCool Scholarship Fund at Coronado High School. Ainsley Nelson of West Texas Endurance noted that the event also includes a free one-mile run for the McCool Academy Running Club, helping to inspire young runners.

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  • •The race features a half marathon, 5K, and 10K events.
  • •Registration details are available on the West Texas Endurance website.
  • •The run supports the Willie McCool Scholarship Fund.
  • •The event includes a free one-mile run for young participants.
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West Texas Endurance will host the 13th annual Willie McCool Memorial Half Marathon, 5K & 10K in October to celebrate and honor the Lubbock native.

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