Turkey Shuffle - Houston

Location: Confirmed Oyster Creek Park

This November, lace up your running shoes and join us for the Turkey Shuffle, a delightful race set amidst the serene beauty of Texas parks and greenbelts. As autumn paints the landscape with vibrant hues and the Texas heat takes a brief respite, participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in the stunning fall colors while enjoying a well-organized and festive running experience.

The Turkey Shuffle offers a variety of distances to suit all levels of runners. Choose from a 1-mile jaunt, a 5-kilometer challenge, or a 10-kilometer trek through picturesque trails. For our youngest participants, we have a special treat—the Kids Dash! This exhilarating sprint of approximately 50 meters is designed for children aged 10 and under, promising a fun-filled experience for the little ones and a memorable day for the whole family.

DJ Sasquatch will be on hand to keep the energy high with a fantastic playlist, ensuring that you’re motivated and pumped throughout your run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just out for a fun day, the lively beats will add an extra bounce to your step.

Every runner will be celebrated with recognition and age group awards, honoring your personal achievements and dedication. We believe in making everyone feel special and accomplished, so don’t miss out on your moment of glory.

Adding to the fun, we’re hosting a festive costume contest. Embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by dressing up in your most creative, Thanksgiving-themed costume. Contestants will have a chance to win an impressive Trophy, a certificate for 2 free future races, and a $25 HEB gift card to enhance your Thanksgiving feast!

Join us for a day of running, celebration, and community at the Turkey Shuffle. It's not just a race; it’s a chance to create lasting memories with family and friends in the heart of Texas’s autumn beauty. Don’t miss out on this exciting event—sign up today and be part of the Turkey Shuffle fun!

 

COSTUME CONTEST

The costume contest at the Turkey Shuffle is going to be a spectacular highlight you won’t want to miss! Unleash your creativity and dazzle us with your most fabulous Thanksgiving-themed outfit. Whether you’re rocking a turkey tutu, a pilgrim’s hat, or an inventive feast-inspired ensemble, this is your chance to shine. The competition will be fierce, and the grand prize is the coveted "Biggest Turkey" trophy—an honor that celebrates the best and most creative Thanksgiving attire! Get ready for a fun-filled showcase where the most imaginative costumes take the spotlight. So, gather your costume ideas, bring your holiday spirit, and join in on the excitement. You could be the one walking away with the coolest trophy and bragging rights for the most spectacular Thanksgiving getup!

Winner will receive an impressive "Biggest Turkey" Trophy and a prize pack that includes a certificate for 2 free future races and a $25 HEB gift card to enhance your Thanksgiving feast!

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 lets not forget the coveted Bigfoot Trophy's. 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, race medal, and exclusive Kids Dash recognition pin. 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 trophy's 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 trophy's 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
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
7:30-8:40am Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes after the race.
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 5 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. Course Monitor and Aid Station volunteers earn an Bigfoot race shirt, souvenir race medal (subject to availability), 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 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. 

 

No-Refund Policy
BIGFOOT RACES PROCEED RAIN, SHINE, HOT OR COLD FOR THIS REASON NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.
If you can't make it to your event, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you transfer your registration to Virtual or another event at another date/city or to a friend!