Day of the Dead Half Marathon San Antonio

🌟 Race Location

Location Confirmed: Eisenhower Park

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Get ready for the "Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition"! Starting at 8 a.m., this 13.1-mile race takes you through some of the most stunning parks in Texas, where every step is a celebration of life and tradition.

• Start Time: 8 a.m.
• Distance: 13.1 miles
• Experience: Stunning parks and natural beauty
• Celebration: A tribute to life and tradition

🍃 Course Details

As the sun rises, you'll set off from the starting line in a beautifully adorned park, the morning air crisp and filled with the scent of marigolds. The course weaves through lush landscapes, sparkling lakes, and towering trees, offering the natural beauty and serenity of Texas parks.

• Hydration: Aid stations with water and energy gels
• Scenery: Beautiful parks and tranquil nature
• Final Stretch: Breathtaking finish line atmosphere
• Cheering Crowds: Support as you approach the finish

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

Crossing the finish line, you're welcomed into a lively post-race celebration at the rally tent. Live music fills the air, and an array of delicious Mexican food and drinks awaits you. Celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners, sharing stories and soaking in the festive atmosphere.

• Entertainment: Live music and festive atmosphere
• Food: Delicious Mexican cuisine available
• Community: Share stories with fellow runners
• Celebration: A joyful tribute to life and memory

👗 Costume Contest

At the heart of the "Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition" is an exciting costume contest that invites runners to fully embrace the spirit of Dia de los Muertos. Before the race kicks off, participants gather at the starting area, showcasing their most creative and vibrant costumes.

• Judging Criteria: Creativity, authenticity, and overall impact
• Award: "Day of the Dead Best Costume Award"
• Participation: Encourages festive spirit among runners
• Visuals: Transform the park into a celebration

🏅 Event Highlights

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's. Snacks and refreshments will be available when you finish at the race rally tent.

• Medals: Awesome finisher medals for participants
• Snacks: Available at the race rally tent
• DJ: Playing hits and announcing runners
• Awards: Recognizing all award winners

👦 Youth Pricing

Youth-based pricing for the 5k & Quarter Marathon 12 & Under are only $15!

📢 Referral Program

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

👥 Group Discounts

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

🏃‍♀️ Race Distances Offered

• Kids Dash: 20 yard dash for kids 10 and under
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages and experience levels
• 5K: 3.11 miles with awards for overall finishers
• Quarter Marathon: 6.55 miles with chip timing and awards
• Half Marathon: 13.1 miles with chip timing and awards

🏆 Awards Information

Standard Age Group Awards for 5K, Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon:

• 1st overall M/F: Trophy
• 1st overall M/F Masters age 40+: Special recognition award lanyard pin
• Age Groups: Awards from 10 and under to 70+
• Additional Awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze pins for age group placements

📅 Event Schedule

6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup

7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)

8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer then Run includes a custom chip timed bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! You can participate in any distance run offered for this event.

• Volunteer Requirements: Arrive 1.5 hours before race
• Task: Help with packet pickup, then join the race
• Post-Race: Help hand out awards
• Networking: Great way to engage with the community

📋 Safety & Packet Pickup

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.

• Weather: Bigfoot races proceed rain or shine
• Surface: Expect mixed course surfaces including paved trails and dirt paths
• Support: Aid stations will be available throughout the course.
• Course Monitors: Help maintain a safe race environment

Join us for a half marathon that promises to be as enriching as it is challenging. Run to remember, run to celebrate! For more details, visit here.