Bigfoot Running Company - Galveston
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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon Galveston
This event in Galveston, Texas, is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and offers multiple running options plus a virtual entry. The venue street is to be determined; events occur in public parks, greenbelts, and roads where other park users may be present.
Race options include:
- Kids Dash (20 yards)
- 1 Mile Run (untimed)
- 5K Run (3.11 miles, chip timed)
- Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles, chip timed)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles, chip timed)
- Virtual Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
All finishers in every distance receive a medal and a shirt. The event features a costume contest with prizes that include a $25 gift card, a free future race entry, and a Bigfoot Prize Pack. Awards for timed races include Bigfoot trophies for overall winners, masters recognition, and pins for top age-group finishers.
Courses use scenic park and greenbelt trails with mixed surfaces such as pavement, crushed granite, and dirt. Aid stations are available along the course. Packet pickup and race-day logistics are provided by event staff. Volunteer roles are available, including a Volunteer Then Run option for the 5K with limited spaces; volunteers may receive race shirts, VIP access, and choices of rewards such as a future race entry or a $20 digital gift card.
Races proceed rain or shine. No refunds are given, though transfers to virtual entries or other events may be arranged with the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
