Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Event details
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Austin, TX (zip 78617). The listed location is "To Be Determined" within Austin. The event is organized as multiple race options on the same day and includes an in-person rally tent with post-race music, snacks, and awards announcements. Packet pickup is offered 1.5 hours before the event start; any additional packet pickup will be communicated by email at least one week before the race.
Distances, timing and race features
- Kids Dash - about a 20 yard dash, for kids 10 and under.
- 1 Mile - not chip timed; includes a shirt and medal.
- 5K - 3.11 miles; chip timed.
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles; chip timed.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles; chip timed.
- Volunteer then Run - includes a custom chip timed bib, tee, and finisher medal.
- Virtual Run
Aid stations are placed on course to provide water and assistance. Course surfaces may include paved trails, crushed granite, and occasional dirt paths. Standard age-group awards and overall trophies are listed for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon, including 1st overall male/female trophies, masters recognition, and age-group pins. A costume contest is held pre-race with judges awarding a best costume prize. Volunteers who sign up under the volunteer options may earn a race shirt, souvenir medal (subject to availability), VIP access, and a choice of a free future race entry or a $20 digital gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
