Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Austin

Location

Lake Pflugerville Park

Race Overview

Heroes and Villains Half Marathon
Presented by Bigfoot Running Company
Distances: Kids Dash | 1 Mile | 5K | Quarter Marathon | Half Marathon

Step into a world of courage, chaos, and capes at the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon, where YOU decide—will you race for good or for mischief? Join Bigfoot Running Company for a day of high-energy fun, amazing costumes, and heroic performances across multiple race distances.

• Awesome medals: for all finishers
• Cool tees: and custom swag
• Live DJ: announcing every runner
• Epic trophies: for top finishers

Before the race begins, don’t miss our Heroic Costume Contest — your chance to show off your super style and maybe even win a Bigfoot Prize Pack!

Stick around afterward for the awards, DJ party, and finish line festivities.

Costume Contest

Unleash your inner hero or embrace your inner villain—because it’s time to save (or conquer) the day before the race even starts!

Show off your best superhero or villain look at 6:50 AM, just before the Kids Dash and race start, for a chance to win:

• $25 Gift Card: For the winner
• Free future race entry: For the winner
• Bigfoot Prize Pack: Full of themed goodies

Race Distances & Awards

All finishers in every distance receive a medal and shirt!

• Youth-Based Pricing: 5K & 10K participants aged 12 & under run for only $15!
• Referral Bonus: Refer 5 friends and get a $20 refund!
• Group Discounts: Join as a group and save more—the larger your group, the bigger the discount!

Races Offered

• Kids Dash: 50-meter untimed dash (Ages 10 & under)
• 1 Mile Fun Run: For all ages and experience levels (untimed)
• 5K (3.11 miles): Chip timed
• Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles): Chip timed
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles): Chip timed

Awards

• 1st Overall Male & Female: Bigfoot Trophy
• 1st Masters (40+): Recognition Pin
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins

Age Groups: 10 & Under | 11–14 | 15–19 | 20–24 | 25–29 | 30–34 | 35–39 | 40–44 | 45–49 | 50–54 | 55–59 | 60–64 | 65–69 | 70+

Event Schedule

5:30 AM – 6:40 AM – Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes before the race starts!
Grab your bib, shirt, and any pre-ordered swag.

6:50 AM – Costume Contest
Strut your stuff as your favorite hero or villain before the race begins!

6:55 AM – Kids Dash
Our little Yeti heroes take center stage!

7:00 AM – National Anthem & Race Start
Hit the course and decide your destiny—Hero or Villain!

Post-Race Festivities

Live results and awards ceremony
DJ playing all the hits
Bigfoot Trophy & age group awards presentation
Snacks and refreshments at the Race Rally Tent

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Then Run (5K Distance Only): Be part of the action and run the 5K!
Includes a chip-timed bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal.

Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role): Volunteers will not participate in the race and receive:

• Bigfoot race shirt: For all volunteers
• VIP race access:
• Future race entry or gift card: Choice of a FREE future race entry or a $20 Amazon digital gift card

Volunteer Roles & Ratings

• Water Station: Keep cups filled and cheer on runners!
• Course Monitors: Located at key safety points, direct runners and cheer them on!
• Finish Line Helper: Assist with medals, refreshments, and cheering finishers.
• Turtle / Sweeper: Support the final participant and alert volunteers when the last runner passes.
• Packet Pickup / Results: Distribute bibs, shirts, and help celebrate finishers.
• Floater: Assist wherever needed—medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.
• Lead Bike: Guide the first runners on the correct course using a bike or scooter.
• Bigfoot Mascot: Cheer, give high-fives, and take photos!

Course & Experience

All races are held on scenic local park and greenbelt trails—mostly paved with some crushed granite and dirt sections.

Aid stations will be available throughout the course to keep you hydrated and supported.

Important Notes

• Shirt Guarantee: 10 days before race day.
• Weather: Races proceed rain or shine, hot or cold.
• Packet Pickup: Opens 1.5 hours before race start.
• Course Surface: Expect mixed surfaces (pavement, crushed granite, dirt paths).
• Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks. Please be courteous.

Contact

If you have questions, email us at support@bigfootraces.com

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