Important Race Day Instructions
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be held at TUPPS Brewery. Please be prepared to present your bib assignment email and photo ID at packet pick-up. A friend or family member can pick up your packet for you but they will need a copy of these two items.
TUPPS Brewery (Building 3) - McKinney
402 E Louisiana St Building 3, McKinney, TX 75069
Friday, March 28th from 11am - 6pm
*There is NO race morning packet pick-up, and all race packets are only available during the posted packet pick-up dates and times
Race Day Schedule
Expect and prepare for traffic delays and limited parking. We highly recommend using a ride share service or having family and friends drop you off race morning. For our ride share / runner drop off location, please click the image. For those parking on site, several lots are available on the north side of Downtown McKinney (north of Virgina St.) and at McKinney City Hall via Throckmorton St. from Hwy. 380. Early arrival is highly recommended.
Please note the following corral closing & start times so you can plan accordingly:
Half Marathon Corral
(located on E Virginia St.)
Open: 6:00 AM
Close: 6:55am
Start: 7:00am
5K Corral
(located on Main St.)
Open: 6:00 AM
Close: 7:10am
Start: 7:15am
*The start line and timing mats will shut down after the last runner in the 5K Corral crosses the start line or at 7:30am - whichever occurs first. No exceptions will be made, so please arrive early!
Gear Check
The Gear Check tent is located in the west parking lot of the Flour Mill, between McKinney City Hall and TUPPS Brewery. Participants will only be allowed to use the clear plastic bags provided at packet pickup. No backpacks, luggage or any other belongings will be accepted at Gear Check. Gear Check will open at 5:30am on race day. Plan to have your gear checked no later than 6:45am.
*Please do not leave valuables at Gear Check as the Dallas White Rock Marathon organization is not responsible for missing items. Gear Check will officially close at 11:30am. Please plan to pick up your items upon completing your race.
Kid's 100-Meter Dash
If Your Child is running in the 100M Dash, we will start lining up the kids in the Flour Mill parking lot near Gear Check just before10:00; Parents can run with their children or wait behind the finish line. Due to the amount of kids participating, we will have multiple heats starting with the 2-year olds. (4 heats: 2, 3, 4 and 5-year olds)
Runner Tracking & Results
Runner tracking is available by downloading the RUNFARUSA app. After downloading, you will find the 2026 McKinney Historic Half at the top.
Water Stops & Course Support
- Mile 1.2 Half & 5K - Water & Gatorade Endurance
- Mile 3.2 Half - Water & Gatorade Endurance
- Mile 5.4 Half - Water & Gatorade Endurance
- Mile 5.6 - UCAN Gels
- Mile 7.7 Half - Water & Gatorade Endurance
- Mile 10 Half - Water & Gatorade Endurance
- Mile 11.2 - Pickle Juice
- Mile 12.1 - Half Water & Gatorade Endurance
For additional questions - please see a McKinney Historic Half Staff member at packet pick-up.