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Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake
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- Saturday, April 10, 2027
Apr 10 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake?
Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake is on Saturday, April 10, 2027 in The Colony, Texas. The first event starts at 6:30 AM local time. Distances: Short and 1 Mile. The current entry fee is $12 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is closed right now.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Mile | 0.5 Miles | Apr 10, 2027, 6:30 AM | $12.00 until Apr 9, 2027 | Opens Dec 7, 2026 · Closes Apr 9, 2027 |
| 1 Mile | 1 Miles | Apr 10, 2027, 6:30 AM | $12.00 until Apr 9, 2027 | Opens Dec 7, 2026 · Closes Apr 9, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake
The Colony Parks and Recreation Department and The Colony Roadrunners Club present the 25th annual Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake. Children ages 9 and under will compete in a half mile race, while children ages 10-12 run a one mile course. All participants will receive a ribbon and goody bag. Race t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 250 registered participants.
The races will begin promptly at 8 a.m. We recommend that ALL participants arrive at Stewart Creek Park no later than 7:30 a.m. Vehicle access to the park will be closed at 7:45 a.m. There will be an organized warm-up for all participants at 7:30 a.m. Results will be calculated and presented as soon as possible following the conclusion of the last race.
Packet pick up will be Thursday 4/8 and Friday 4/9 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N Colony Blvd The Colony. Any packets not picked up will be available on race day for pickup.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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