Bigfoot Classic - Dallas

Date and time

Friday, January 15, 2027 · 6:00 PM

Location

Anderson Bonner Park, Dallas, TX

About This Event

Location Pending: Anderson Bonner Park

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and unleash your inner adventurer at the Bigfoot Classic—the ultimate running race set against the stunning backdrop of Texas parks and woodlands! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for some outdoor fun, we have something for everyone with distances ranging from a thrilling 1 mile to a challenging Half.

Embark on a scenic journey through the lush Texas terrain, where every step might just bring you closer to spotting the elusive Bigfoot himself! Our professionally chipped timed race ensures accurate results for all participants, and we'll be celebrating your achievements with trophies for overall winners and age group awards.

Feel the rhythm of the race with energizing beats from our very own DJ Sasquatch, who will keep the energy high and the crowd moving. Each runner will be announced to highlight their accomplishments, adding a personal touch to this extraordinary event. The Bigfoot crew will be on hand, pumping up the crowd and creating an electrifying atmosphere that’s sure to make your race day unforgettable.

But that's not all—get ready for our Legendary Beast Costume Contest! Dress up as Bigfoot or any other legendary creature and compete for the title of crowd favorite. One lucky winner will take home the coveted "Legendary Beast" trophy and a custom Bigfoot Running Company prize pack. This is your chance to show off your creativity and win an amazing prize, so don’t miss out on the fun!

Don't miss the fun for the little ones with our Kids Dash—where tiny Yeti's can run, dash, and be cheered on by a roaring crowd. Bigfoot himself will be there too, offering high-fives and posing for photos, so be sure to capture these magical moments!

Our race rally tent will be packed with delicious snacks and refreshing drinks to refuel and recharge.

Ready to join the adventure? Sign up for the Bigfoot Classic today and make memories that will last a lifetime. Spots are filling up fast, so don’t wait—register now, show off your legendary costume, and become a part of this legendary race!

COSTUME CONTEST***

Get ready to unleash your creativity and step into the spotlight with the Legendary Beast Costume Contest at the Bigfoot Classic! This is your chance to transform into Bigfoot or any other legendary creature and compete for a fantastic array of prizes.

Here’s how it works:

Dress to Impress: Come dressed as Bigfoot or another legendary beast. Whether you’re channeling Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, or another mythical being, we want to see your most creative and impressive costumes!

One Winner Takes All: There will be only one winner of the contest, chosen by the crowd! So, bring your A-game and wow the audience with your legendary look.

Amazing Prizes: The lucky winner will take home the coveted “Legendary Beast Trophy” and a Bigfoot prize pack packed with cool gear and goodies. Plus, you’ll earn a free entry to a future Bigfoot Classic race—a prize that ensures even more adventure!

Crowd Favorite: The decision is in the hands of the crowd, so be prepared to rally your friends and family to cheer you on. Your creativity and enthusiasm will make all the difference!

This contest promises to be a highlight of the Bigfoot Classic, offering loads of fun and the chance to show off your legendary side. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity—start planning your costume now and join in the fun for a chance to win big!

Join in all the festivities you have come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event. Awesome medals, cool Tee's, high energy staff, 100% focus on participant experience, live awards, and let's not forget the coveted Bigfoot Trophy. Snacks and refreshments will be available when you finish at the race rally tent. Our DJ will be playing all the hits and announcing every runner. All award winners will be announced and recognized for their accomplishments. Aid stations will be on the course to provide water and to assist should you have any concerns during your run. Our primary focus is to make your race fun, safe, and exciting.

All finishers of all distances will receive a medal and shirt.

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k & 10K - 12 & Under are only $15!

*Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others.

*Join as a group and receive special group discounts. The larger your group gets the larger your group discount gets.

Race Distances offered:

Kids Dash - This event if for our little Yeti's and is typically about a 50 meter dash. Designed for kids 10 and under. This is not timed and includes a tee shirt and a special Kid's race medal. Your little Yeti will get to experience what races are all about as we focus all the attention on them and get the crowd involved in cheering them on. Our crew will be present with our professional race camera capturing all the fun so that you can share the memory of this awesome experience with friends and family.

1 Mile - Our 1 mile race is designed for all ages and experience levels. This event is not chipped timed and includes a tee shirt and race medal.

5K - Our 5K race will take you 3.11 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.

10K - Our 10K race will take you 6.22 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall Bigfoot trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.15K - Our 15K race will take you 9.33 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall Bigfoot trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.

Standard Age Group Awards for 5K,10K, & 15K 1st overall M/F - Trophy 1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ - Special recognition award lanyard pin 10 and under M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 11-14 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 15-19 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 20-24 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 25-29 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 30-34 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 35-39 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 40-44 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 45-49 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 50-54 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 55-59 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 60-64 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 65-69 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin 70+ M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin

Shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days out from the event. After that date if shirts are still available this page will be updated and a notification of availability will be placed at the top of this listing with details concerning shirt size availability and quantity available if applicable.

Event Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:50am Costume Contest 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 9:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Volunteer then Run includes a custom chip timed bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! You can participate in the 5K run offered for this event. You simply show up an hour and a half before race start and help with packet pickup, about 10 minutes before race starts, you join everyone at the starting line for pre-race warmup and start with the starting gun. Then after you run the race and recover you help us hand out awards. (This option does not require you to sign up under the volunteer tab above. This option does not include the Full Race Volunteer benefits' listed below.) THIS OPTION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 SIGN UPS AND IS FOR THE 5K DISTANCE.

Full Race Volunteer with Us! (you will not be running in this race)

Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Full Race volunteers earn an Bigfoot race shirt, VIP race access and your choice of a FREE race entry to a future event to use for yourself or to gift to someone else or a $20 pre-paid digital gift card!

Water Station: You will be placed at the water station. Your duties are to simply make sure there are water cups filled and ready for participants. You will be in a prime position to cheer on runners so feel free to bring a radio, pom poms, signs, noise makers etc. POSITION RATING: Chill position that puts you at a vantage point to interact with participants. Feel free to bring a chair if you would like.

Course Monitors: You will be placed along the course route at places that require extra attention for participant safety. You will be in a prime position to cheer on runners so feel free to bring a radio, pom poms, signs, noise makers etc. Example: crosswalks POSITION RATING: Fun, exciting position that puts you in the middle of all the action

Finish Line Helper: Assist the Race Director with general finish line tasks. POSITION RATING: Easy and fun job.

Turtle / Sweeper: You get to hang back with the last runner. Your job is to encourage the last runner and let water station and course monitors know when the final runner has past so they can begin tear down. POSITION RATING: slightly physically challenging. You get to run the longest distance for free. Good day of exercise.

Packet Pickup / Results: You will be very near the start and finish line. You will get the opportunity to interact with participants and share in their joy when they are presented their awards. POSITION RATING: A bit hectic for about 45 min before the race. the rest of your day is pretty chill and very fun. Be part of creating the excitement!

Floater: Provide general race help. Examples: hand out medals, help with snacks, etc. POSITION RATING: Super easy and fun job that puts you right in the action of the race.

Lead Bike: Lead the first runner and complete the course on a bike or scooter. POSITION RATING: You get to enjoy the course with the participants. Your job is to make sure the first people go the correct direction on the longest distance event by following you. POSITION RATING: Fun and good exercise. You are done with your volunteering requirements shortly after the first long distance runner is finished.

Bigfoot Mascot: Wear our provided Bigfoot costume and help cheer on participant, providing high-fives and great photo opportunities'. POSITION RATING: The coolest and by far most fun volunteer opportunity. You get to be the center of attention at the finish line.

Volunteers arrive at the event 1.5 hours before start time and check in at the registration tent.

*Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

Packet pickup is always offered for 1.5 hours before the event start time. If an additional packet pickup is scheduled it will be communicated via email to all registered participants a minimum of 1 week before the race.

Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and green belts. We make every attempt to stay on paved trails but mixed course surfaces should be expected. You may run on pavement, crushed granite and when unavoidable dirt paths.

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