Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Running Through the Decades Half Marathon - Austin
Bigfoot Running Company presents Running Through the Decades, 1980s Edition, held at SE Metro Park in Del Valle, Texas on May 30, 2026. The event features themed music, a pre race costume contest, a live DJ, and retro 1980s atmosphere throughout the venue.
Distances offered include:
- Kids Dash, about 50 meters
- 1 Mile fun run
- 5K, chip timed (3.11 miles)
- Quarter Marathon, chip timed (6.55 miles)
- Half Marathon, chip timed (13.1 miles)
- Volunteer then Run 5K option
- Virtual Run option at 13.1 miles
All participants receive a finisher medal and a race shirt with a shirt guarantee issued ten days before race day. Chip timing applies to the 5K, quarter marathon, and half marathon, with overall and age group awards plus Masters recognition for the timed races. Awards include Bigfoot trophies for top overall finishers and pins for age group placings from youth through 70 plus.
Volunteer roles are available with different responsibilities and perks, including a Volunteer Then Run option that combines volunteering and a chip timed 5K and a Full Race Volunteer option with a shirt and choice of future race entry or a digital gift card. Courses use paved trails and park paths with possible mixed surfaces such as crushed granite and dirt. The event proceeds rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
