Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Event overview
Heroes and Villains - Austin is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Austin, TX (78734). The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and includes multiple race distances, a costume contest, awards, a DJ, and post-race festivities. Packet pickup opens 1.5 hours before the race. Races proceed rain or shine.
Distances offered
- Kids Dash - 50 m untimed dash (ages 10 and under)
- 1 Mile Fun Run - 1 mile untimed
- 5K - 3.11 miles chip timed
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles chip timed
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles chip timed
- Volunteer then Run 5K - 3.11 miles (limited spots)
- Virtual Run - distance completed remotely
Awards, entry and course
All finishers receive a medal and shirt. Standard awards include overall trophies and age-group pins for 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon. Youth pricing, referral bonus, and group discounts are offered; some prices increase on specific dates. The course uses local park and greenbelt trails, mostly paved with some crushed granite and dirt sections. Aid stations are available along the course. A shirt guarantee applies up to 10 days before the event.
Volunteer options and extras
Volunteer roles include water stations, course monitors, finish line helpers, sweepers, packet pickup, lead bike, floater, and Bigfoot mascot. A Volunteer Then Run option is limited to the first sign-ups and includes a chip-timed bib, shirt, and finisher medal. Full race volunteers receive a race shirt, VIP access, and a choice of a future race entry or a $20 digital gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
