Bigfoot Running Company - Dallas
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Event overview
The Heroes and Villains - Dallas takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving, Texas. The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and offers multiple race options, including a virtual run and a volunteer-then-run option.
Distances offered:
- Kids Dash - 50 m (untimed, 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)
- Virtual Run - distance recorded remotely
- Volunteer Then Run - 5K entry included for volunteers
Course, awards, schedule notes, and volunteers
Courses use local park and greenbelt trails with mostly paved surfaces and some crushed granite and dirt sections. Aid stations are available on course. All finishers receive a medal and a shirt. The 5K, quarter marathon, and half marathon have standard age-group awards, including a Bigfoot Trophy for 1st overall male and female and pins for top age-group finishers; masters recognition is provided for 40+.
A costume contest is held before the races with prizes that include a gift card, a free future race entry, and a Bigfoot Prize Pack. Packet pickup is available beginning 1.5 hours before the race. Volunteer roles include options to run (limited spots) and non-running roles; volunteers receive race shirts, VIP access, or alternative rewards as listed by the organizer. Events proceed rain or shine and take place in public parks where other park users may be present. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
