Badass Texas Half-Marathon
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Event details
Badass Texas is a race weekend in Waco, Texas, with race day on May 24, 2026. The event offers three in-person distances and a virtual option:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
The start and finish are at Heritage Square / 311 Austin Ave, Downtown Waco. Courses run along the Brazos River and through Cameron Park and East Brazos Park. The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses are USATF certified. Interactive course maps are provided for each distance.
A free Shakeout Run is scheduled the evening before packet pickup, and a pool party is planned at the Even Hotel on the day of the race.
Registration, amenities and awards
In-person registrations include a tech muscle shirt, a finisher medal, and a custom bib. Virtual registration includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, and customizable bib; virtual runners can upload results between May 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 and virtual packets ship starting the week of May 25, 2026. Discounts apply for youth (8 and under), seniors (65 and over), and groups of four or more.
On-course services for the half marathon include hydration, gels, and restrooms. Run Project pace groups are provided for the half with target finish times from 1:45 to 3:45. The event offers a free beer garden (21+), DJ music, bag check, VIP parking for purchase, and free parking. Awards are given to overall and age-group placings; awards must be claimed in person. Packet pickup is available at multiple locations in the week before the race and on race morning in Waco. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
