Races Half marathon · McKinney, USA
McKinney Historic Half
McKinney Historic Half is a rolling half marathon in McKinney, USA, held each April. The course starts at City Hall, loops through historic downtown, neighbourhoods and city parks and finishes at TUPPS Brewery. Runner reports describe it as semi-hilly rather than flat. Early April mornings in McKinney are mild, typically 11 to 24°C, with a chance of spring storms. With McKinney Historic Half's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Saturday 3 April 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early April mornings in McKinney are mild, typically 11 to 24°C, with a chance of spring storms.
Racing this course well
The course starts at City Hall, loops through historic downtown, neighbourhoods and city parks and finishes at TUPPS Brewery. Runner reports describe it as semi-hilly rather than flat.
With McKinney Historic Half's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $99, rising to $119 and then $139 (2027 race)
Official McKinney Historic Half site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 3 April 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
Parts of the route run on suburban roads and parts through parks, and reports mention some tight stretches on sidewalks when the field is bunched.
- Layout
- Loop
Worth knowing
- First run in 2026.
- The finish is at TUPPS Brewery, which has a four-acre campus and hosts the post-race party.
- Proceeds benefit Scottish Rite for Children of Frisco.
Pick your goal for McKinney
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Build your training around McKinney Historic Half.
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Asked often
- When is the McKinney Historic Half?
- The next McKinney Historic Half is on Saturday 3 April 2027 in McKinney, USA. It is held each April.
- Is the McKinney Historic Half course flat?
- The course starts at City Hall, loops through historic downtown, neighbourhoods and city parks and finishes at TUPPS Brewery. Runner reports describe it as semi-hilly rather than flat.
- How do I enter the McKinney Historic Half?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $99, rising to $119 and then $139 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the McKinney Historic Half?
- Train specifically for McKinney — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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