Welcome to
West Texas Endurance!
West Texas Endurance, a division of Southpaw Sports & Entertainment, Inc., is a full service event production company based in the hub of the South Plains – Lubbock, Texas. We promote community involvement by offering running events for the family (including man’s best friend) and endurance races such as half marathons.
Our goal at West Texas Endurance is simple: we want to enhance the race experience for everyone, including your family, friends and even your 4-legged buddies. Whether you are a participant, volunteer or spectator, we want the events of West Texas Endurance to become a tradition in your family!
2025 WEST TEXAS ENDURANCE EVENTS:
Carol of lights run
WTE
DECEMBER 14, 2025
With more than 25,000 colored lights that illuminate the Texas Tech University campus – this family-friendly event will have you amazed and full of the holiday spirit!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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Willie McCool Memorial
Half-Marathon, 5k and 10k Run!
WTE
SEPTEMBER 2026 (DATE TBD)
The Silent Wings Museum provides the perfect backdrop of your run taking you out of this world! Willie McCool was the Pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Howl-O-Ween
Dog Run &
Barktoberfest
WTE
OCTOBER 2026 (DATE TBD)
(cancelled)
Calling All Ghouls, Goblins, and Good Boys and Girls! Grab your costumes and leashes an and join us for a spooktacular family-friendly event you won’t want to miss!
BARKTOBERFEST – a paws-itively fun celebration just for our four-legged friends and their humans! Expect treats, tail wags, and tons of doggone fun!
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Contact
West Texas Endurance
(512)-294-3369
team@westtexasendurance.com
Newsletter Signup:
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