Bigfoot Running Company - Houston
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Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Houston
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon Texas Parks Edition is organized by Bigfoot Running Company at Kingdom Builders Center in Houston, TX. The event offers multiple in-person races and a virtual option, with race distances and volunteer options available.
The course runs through parks and green belts and may include paved trails, crushed granite, and dirt paths. Course features described by the organizer include park landscapes with trees and lakes. Aid stations are located along the route to provide water and assistance to participants.
A pre-race costume contest evaluates costumes on creativity, authenticity, and overall impact and awards a Best Costume Award and prize package. A post-race rally tent hosts live music and a DJ, food and drinks with Mexican themed options, award announcements, and distribution of medals and shirts. Standard race apparel and finisher medals are part of the listed event items.
Distances offered:
- Kids Dash: 20 yards, for children 10 and under
- 1 Mile: untimed one mile event
- 5K: 3.11 miles, chip timed
- Quarter Marathon: 6.55 miles, chip timed
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles, chip timed
- Volunteer then Run: 3.11 miles with volunteer service benefits
- Virtual Run: 13.1 miles virtual option
Awards include overall trophies, masters recognition pins, and age group pins as specified by the organizer. Volunteer roles include course monitor and aid station positions with shirt, medal, and other listed benefits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
