LUBBOCK, TX — Many South Plains residents laced up their running shoes and celebrated Independence Day with a spirited run through Lubbock’s MacKenzie Park Saturday morning.

West Texas Endurance joined with Broadway Festivals to host the 2nd Annual Yankee Doodle Dash and the Sparkler Sprint in conjunction with the 4th on Broadway celebration.

Runners took part in the 5K or 1 mile course that took participants along the parade route through the park (Cesar E. Chavez Drive and Canyon Lake Road).

West Texas Endurance is a full service event production company based in the hub of the South Plains – Lubbock, Texas.  West Texas Endurance promotes community involvement by offering running events for the family (including man’s best friend) and endurance races such as a half marathon and cycling event.