Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Event Overview
This running event is themed around the 1980s, called "Running Through the Decades – The 1980s Edition." It is hosted by Bigfoot Running Company and takes place at SE Metro Park in Del Valle, Texas.
Distances
Participants can register for the following distances:
- Kids Dash (approx. 50 meters for children 10 & under)
- 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)
- 5K Run (3.1 miles, chip-timed)
- Quarter Marathon Run (6.55 miles, chip-timed)
- Half Marathon Run (13.1 miles, chip-timed)
- Volunteer then Run 5K (a combined volunteer and race role)
- Virtual Run
All finishers receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt.
Activities and Features
A pre-race costume contest for the "Best 80’s Costume" will be held before the main races start. The event features a live DJ playing 80s music throughout the morning. Awards include Bigfoot trophies for overall winners, special recognition pins for Masters (40+), and age group awards in ten-year brackets from 10 & under to 70+.
The courses use paved trails and park paths, with the possibility of mixed surfaces like crushed granite or dirt. Aid stations with water will be available along the route. The event takes place in public spaces where other park users may be present.
Additional Information
There is a "Volunteer Then Run" option for the 5K, where participants volunteer before running. Other non-running volunteer roles are also available. Youth pricing is offered for participants 12 and under for certain distances. Group discounts and a referral bonus are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
