Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake
Updated
Saturday, April 10, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in The Colony (3700 Sparks Rd.). Distances: 1 mile. Entry from $12.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 10
2027 · in 154 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile
Price
$12
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Apr 9, 2027
Opened Dec 7, 2026
Race day in The Colony
Weather
75° / 54°F
Typical high and low for April 10, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Richardson, TX (11.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:05 AM – 7:53 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 25 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Start0.3 mi
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 9
Where to stay
10 within 3 mi16 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: La Quinta Inn
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Comfort Suites The Colony - Plano West
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Tru
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Staybridge Suites Plano
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
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