Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Little Rock

Race Overview

Location Confirmed: River Front Park

☀️ Welcome to the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon — where summer heat meets an unforgettable race experience!

Race Details

• Time: Starting at 7 AM
• Course: Scenic paths through beautiful parks and trails, surrounded by nature.
• Entertainment: DJ playing hits and announcing every runner.
• Aid Stations: Positioned along the course for water and assistance.

Post-Race Celebration

Join Bigfoot Running Company for a race experience packed with everything you love — awesome medals, cool tees, live awards, high-energy staff, and the legendary Bigfoot medal! Celebrate your finish with snacks, refreshments, music, and a post-race rally full of fun.

Special Offers

• Youth Pricing: 5k & Quarter Marathon 12 & under are only $15!
• Referral Bonus: Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others.
• Group Discounts: Join as a group and receive special discounts.

Race Distances Offered

• Kids Dash: Typically about a 20-yard dash for kids 10 and under, includes a tee shirt, medal, and recognition pin.
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages, includes a tee shirt and race medal.
• 5K: Chip-timed event featuring trophies and recognition pins for overall winners and age categories.
• Half Marathon: 13.1-mile chip-timed race with awards for male and female finishers.

Age Group Awards

Standard awards will include:

• 1st Overall: M/F Trophy
• Masters Award: Special recognition pins for 1st place M/F Masters age 40+
• Age Groups: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in various age groups.
• Finish Line Recognition: Medals for all participants.

Event Schedule

• 5:30-6:40am: Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes before the race!
• 6:55am: Kids Dash (Participants walk to starting area)
• 7:00am: National Anthem and Race Start!
• Awards: Results and Awards available immediately after your finish!

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteer then Run: Participate in the 5K run after helping with packet pickup!

• Course Monitors: Ensure participant safety and cheer on runners.
• Water Station: Prepare and distribute refreshment to runners.
• Finish Line Helper: Assist in finish line tasks after running the race.
• Bigfoot Mascot: Cheer on participants in the fun costume.

Additional Information

Race Weather Policy: Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

Packet Pickup: Always available 1.5 hours before the event start time.

Course Surface: Expect mixed surfaces including paved trails and dirt paths.

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