Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Event overview
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Austin is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Austin, TX (postal area 78617). The event is presented as the "Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition" and is organized by Bigfoot Running Company. The course is described as routed through parks and green belts, with natural features such as lakes and trees and mixed surfaces that may include pavement, crushed granite, and dirt paths. Aid stations will be on course to provide water. A post-race rally tent will host music, food and refreshments, awards announcements, and on-site race staff.
Race distances and awards
- Kids Dash - roughly a 20-yard dash for children 10 and under; not chip timed.
- 1 Mile - one-mile event; not chip timed.
- 5k Run - 3.1 miles; chip timed with overall trophies and age-group awards.
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles; chip timed with overall trophies and age-group awards.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles; chip timed with overall trophies and age-group awards.
- Volunteer then Run - volunteer option that includes a chip-timed bib and finisher items.
- Virtual Run - remote participation option.
Chip-timed events (5k, Quarter Marathon, Half Marathon) include first overall male/female trophies, masters recognition pins, and age-group pins across standard brackets from 10 and under through 70+. A pre-race costume contest will be judged and a Best Costume Award presented with a prize package.
Additional notes
Packet pickup is provided prior to the event. Shirt guarantee cutoff is ten days before the race. Youth pricing, group discounts, referral refunds, and volunteer reward options are described in the event information. The exact start/finish location is listed as To Be Determined in Austin, TX. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
