On 8 March 2026, the 6th Annual Towne Lake Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will take place at the Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex in McKinney, Texas. Races begin at 7:30 AM (for the half and 10K) and 7:45 AM (for the 5K), with a 3.5-hour course limit for the half marathon and 10K. All three courses are USATF certified and wind through the Towne Lake neighborhood, offering relatively flat terrain and attractive suburban lake views. Participants in all distances receive a finisher medal and a gender-specific tech shirt (while supplies last). The event benefits the McKinney Police Association, and registration opens in November 2025.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
The Towne Lake Half Marathon, hosted by AMPT Running, is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, USA, on a USATF-certified course highlighting Towne Lake and surrounding trails.
The Towne Lake 10K, part of the same event organized by AMPT Running, will also take place on March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, sharing part of the half marathon route but over a shorter loop.
The Towne Lake 5K, likewise run by AMPT Running, is scheduled for March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, offering a shorter distance for runners and walkers with views of Towne Lake and community trails.
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FAQs
What is the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
How long is the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
Where does the Towne Lake Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
The Towne Lake Half Marathon, hosted by AMPT Running, is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, USA, on a USATF-certified course highlighting Towne Lake and surrounding trails.
The Towne Lake Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Towne Lake Half Marathon takes place in McKinney, TX, USA.
Runna classifies the Towne Lake Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
The Towne Lake Half Marathon, hosted by AMPT Running, is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, USA, on a USATF-certified course highlighting Towne Lake and surrounding trails.
How long is the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
The Towne Lake Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Towne Lake Half Marathon take place?
The Towne Lake Half Marathon takes place in McKinney, TX, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Towne Lake Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Towne Lake Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Towne Lake 10K?
How long is the Towne Lake 10K?
Where does the Towne Lake 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Towne Lake 10K?
How can I prepare for the Towne Lake 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Towne Lake 10K?
The Towne Lake 10K, part of the same event organized by AMPT Running, will also take place on March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, sharing part of the half marathon route but over a shorter loop.
The Towne Lake 10K is 10km long.
The Towne Lake 10K takes place in McKinney, TX, USA.
Runna classifies the Towne Lake 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Towne Lake 10K?
The Towne Lake 10K, part of the same event organized by AMPT Running, will also take place on March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, sharing part of the half marathon route but over a shorter loop.
How long is the Towne Lake 10K?
The Towne Lake 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Towne Lake 10K take place?
The Towne Lake 10K takes place in McKinney, TX, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Towne Lake 10K?
Runna classifies the Towne Lake 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Towne Lake 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Towne Lake 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Towne Lake 5K?
How long is the Towne Lake 5K?
Where does the Towne Lake 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Towne Lake 5K?
How can I prepare for the Towne Lake 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Towne Lake 5K?
The Towne Lake 5K, likewise run by AMPT Running, is scheduled for March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, offering a shorter distance for runners and walkers with views of Towne Lake and community trails.
The Towne Lake 5K is 5km long.
The Towne Lake 5K takes place in McKinney, TX, USA.
Runna classifies the Towne Lake 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Towne Lake 5K?
The Towne Lake 5K, likewise run by AMPT Running, is scheduled for March 8, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, offering a shorter distance for runners and walkers with views of Towne Lake and community trails.
How long is the Towne Lake 5K?
The Towne Lake 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Towne Lake 5K take place?
The Towne Lake 5K takes place in McKinney, TX, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Towne Lake 5K?
Runna classifies the Towne Lake 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Towne Lake 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Towne Lake 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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