Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Austin
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Event overview
The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon takes place on August 15, 2026, at Lake Pflugerville Park, 18216 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660. The event is organized by Bigfoot Running Company and offers both in-person and virtual options. Aid stations will be available on course to provide water and assistance. Snacks and refreshments are provided at the race rally area. Race shirts and medals are listed as participant items for most events; the shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days before the event.
Distances and timing
- Kids Dash - roughly a 20-yard dash, not timed.
- 1 Mile - not chip timed.
- 5K - 3.11 miles, chip timed.
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles, chip timed.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles, chip timed.
- Volunteer then Run 5K - includes a custom chip-timed bib and finisher medal; limited to the first 5 sign-ups.
- Virtual Run
Youth pricing applies for the 5K and Quarter Marathon for ages 12 and under.
Awards, course and logistics
The 5K, Quarter and Half feature standard age-group awards and 1st overall male/female trophies. Masters (age 40+) receive special recognition pins; age-group pins are awarded in bands from 10 and under through 70+. Course surfaces may include paved trails, crushed granite and occasional dirt paths. Course maps are provided for the 5K, Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon, and an interactive crew map is available. Some event prices increase after December 29, 2025; registration for events closes on August 15, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
