Badass Texas Half-Marathon
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Badass Texas Half Marathon (Waco) - Event overview
Badass Texas in Waco, Texas is a multi-distance running event held over Memorial Day Weekend with race day on May 24, 2026. The event offers road races along the Brazos River and through Cameron Park and East Brazos Park, with the start and finish located at Heritage Square in downtown Waco. Course maps and interactive routes are provided, and USATF certified maps are available for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual race option
The weekend program includes a free evening Shakeout Run hosted at the Even Hotel, packet pickup across multiple days at local running stores and on race day at Heritage Square, and a post-race Finisher Fest with music and a beer garden. A Badass Pool Party at the Even Hotel is listed as sold out. Swag for participants includes a tech tank top, distance-specific bibs, and a finisher medal; there is also a Run Project Half Finisher Medallion program for collectors.
Awards are given to top finishers overall, masters, and within multiple age groups up to 80 plus; awards must be claimed in person. Pace groups for the half marathon are provided, covering target finish times from 1:45 to 3:45. Volunteer roles, parking information, and an event guide with maps and logistics are published for participants and supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
