The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Galveston

🌴🥥 Aloha, Runners! Welcome to The Big Kahuna 🌺🏃‍♀️

Grab your shades, lace up your shoes, and get ready to run the island way — The Big Kahuna is bringing tropical vibes, bright colors, and summer energy to the race course this June!

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this family-friendly morning race blends serious miles with laid-back luau fun. Whether you’re cruising the 5K or chasing waves in the 10K, you’ll finish feeling like the biggest Kahuna on the island.

This isn’t just a run — it’s a tropical party on the move, complete with island-inspired energy, music at the finish line, and all the fun you expect from a Bigfoot event. 🌊✨

 
🎉 Event Highlights

🌺 Leis handed out at the race — a fun participant experience element
🏅 Finisher medals for 1 Mile, 5K & 10K runners
🏅 Special Kids Dash medal for our youngest participants
👕 Super-soft Big Kahuna race tees
🎶 Music at the start & finish line to set the luau mood
🍧 Post-race tropical treat for every runner
💦 Aid stations along the course
📸 Tropical / luau-themed photo backdrop for post-race photos

You might even spot Bigfoot rocking a lei and island attitude near the finish. 😎

 
🏃‍♂️ Race Distances

🌴 Kids Dash - (10 & Under)
A short, fun dash designed just for kids!
Includes a race tee, special Kids Dash medal, and tropical treat.
Not timed — just smiles, cheers, and island fun.

 
🏖️ 1 Mile
Perfect for families, beginners, walkers, and casual runners.
Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat.
Not chip-timed.

🌴 5K (3.11 miles) – “The Island Dash”
Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a fun summer race.
Chip-timed with awards and post-race celebration. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat ticket.

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin
🥇 Standard age-group awards

 
🌊 10K (6.22 miles) – “The Big Kahuna Challenge”
More miles, more bragging rights, more island glory!
Chip-timed with awards and full finish-line festivities. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat ticket.

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin
🥇 Standard age-group awards

 
🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)
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+

🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd

 
💲 Special Pricing & Perks
👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under receive discounted pricing
🤝 Referral Rewards: Earn refunds when friends register using your referral link
👯 Group Discounts: Automatic savings as your group grows 🛍️ Optional Add-On Swag (Available for Purchase)
🌴 Branded coconut cup
🕶️ Surfboard sunglasses
❄️ Cooling towel
💃 Hula skirt
🌀 Tribal temporary tattoos

Perfect for completing your race-day luau look!

📅 Event Schedule

5:30–6:40 AM — Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes before the race!

6:55 AM — Kids Dash Start

7:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start

Finish-line celebrations and awards follow the race.

 
🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Then Run (5K Only)
Includes:
✔️ Custom chip-timed bib
✔️ Super-soft race tee
✔️ Finisher medal
✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping

How it works:
1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup
2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup
3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group
4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards

This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab.
Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below.
LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups.
Available for the 5K distance only.

 
Full Race Volunteer (Not Running)
Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.

Full Race Volunteers Receive:
🎽 Bigfoot race shirt
🎟️ VIP race access
🎁 Your choice of:
• A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!)
OR
• A $20 prepaid digital gift card

 
🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings

• Water Station
  Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!
  POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.
• Course Monitors
  Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.
  POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.
• Finish Line Helper
  Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.
  POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.
• Turtle / Sweeper
  Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes.
  POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging — longest distance covered but inspiring!
• Packet Pickup / Results
  Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.
  POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.
• Floater
  General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.
  POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.
• Lead Bike
  Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.
  POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!
• Bigfoot Mascot
  Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering!
  POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role — 10/10 fun.

 
📍 Volunteer Arrival
All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent. *Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

📝 IMPORTANT NOTES 
👕 Shirt guarantee: Register at least 10 days before race day.
📦 Packet Pickup: Always open 1.5 hours before race start.
📧 If additional pickup times are added, all runners will be notified by email at least 1 week in advance.
🌳 Course Terrain: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths.
🛝 Public Spaces: Events take place in parks and greenbelts — please be mindful of dog walkers, cyclists, and picnickers.

🌴 Don’t Miss the Ultimate Summer Run!
Grab your friends, throw on your tropical gear, and join us for The Big Kahuna —
where island vibes meet race day fun.

👉 Register now and make waves this June!

📧Questions? Email us at [email protected]