Coach Cox's Kids Race by the Lake

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: The Colony, TX; 3700 Sparks Rd., 75056
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

0.5 MilesSat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $14.22
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
1 MilesSat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $14.22
Opens Jan 26, 2026, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

Practical details

From the public listing when we can extract them — confirm on the official site.

Kids / family
Family or youth signals in listing
Swag
Shirt / swag mentioned

Who this is best for

Best for

families

Race-day feel

Atmosphere: Community-driven
Course feel: Mixed course character
Planning feel: Simple local race

Course snapshot

Rolling · Family-oriented

Difficulty

Partial Condition Vibes Analyzed

Steady Effort

Respectable work for the distance; manageable for prepared runners.

5K distance, rolling area, often noticeable heat, cold, or wet spells

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

Generated summary

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm on the official page.

Where this comes from

From the official listing
Family-friendly language
Mentions shirts or swag
Audience cues from listing text

Good fit for

Kids & Youth

Before you sign up or book travel, confirm the final schedule, distances, and logistics on the organizer's official site or registration page.

From the organizer

The Colony Parks and Recreation Department and The Colony Roadrunners Club present the 24th 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 8:00am. We recommend that ALL participants arrive at Stewart Creek Park no later than 7:30am. Vehicle access to the park will be closed at 7:45am. There will be an organized warm-up for all participants at 7:30am. Results will be calculated and presented as soon as possible following the conclusion of the last race.

Packet pick up will be Thursday 4/9 and Friday 4/10 6:30am - 9pm at The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N Colony Blvd The Colony. Any packets not picked up will be available on race day for pickup.