Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Austin
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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Austin
The event takes place on August 15, 2026, at Lake Pflugerville Park in Pflugerville, TX. Multiple race options are offered on the same day and the event is produced by Bigfoot Running Company.
Facilities and services on course and at the finish include staffed aid stations offering water and basic assistance, finish-line snacks and refreshments at the race rally tent, a DJ announcing runners, live awards announcements at the registration tent, and race shirts and finisher medals. The organizer states a shirt guarantee cutoff ten days before the event; subsequent availability may be posted on the event listing.
Course information notes mixed surfaces typical of parks and green belts, including paved trails, crushed granite, and short dirt paths. Timing: chip timing is used for selected distances. Standard age group awards are specified for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon. Awards include 1st overall trophies for male and female, special recognition for masters age 40 plus, and age-group pins for placements across listed age ranges up to 70 plus.
Volunteer roles are described for water stations, course monitors, finish-line help, sweepers, packet pickup, floaters, lead bike, and a Bigfoot mascot role. A volunteer then run option is available for the 5K, with a custom chip timed bib, tee, and finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
