Rodeo Stampede - San Antonio

🌵 Event Location

Location Confirmed: The Rim Shopping Center

🤠 Race Overview

Howdy, partner! Saddle up and get ready for the wildest race in Texas—the the Rodeo Stampede! This ain't your average foot race: it’s a full-blown adventure through the stunning parks and greenbelts of the Lone Star State. Whether you're a seasoned rodeo pro or just looking to kick up some dust, we’ve got a race distance that’ll fit your fancy. Choose from a speedy 1 mile, a thrilling 5K, a challenging quarter marathon, or a mighty half marathon.

🎖️ Swag and Awards

• Swag: All finishers will receive a super cool Belt Buckle medal that doubles as a genuine belt buckle—perfect for showing off your victory at the next barn dance.
• T-Shirt: You’ll also score a custom Rodeo Stampede shirt that’s as comfy as a pair of old cowboy boots.
• Awards: Trophies will be handed out to the fastest overall male and female in each event, with age group awards to honor all our stellar runners.
• DJ: DJ Sasquatch will be spinning the hottest hits to keep the crowd boot scootin' and the energy high.

👶 Kids Dash

• Participants: Got little cowpokes aged 10 and under? They won’t want to miss our Kids Dash!
• Experience: They’ll get to experience the thrill of crossing the finish line with the Bigfoot Crew cheering them on.
• Fun: Our crowd will roar with excitement for these tiny runners.
• Meet Bigfoot: And let’s not forget Bigfoot himself—he’ll be on hand for high fives and photo ops.

🏆 Cowboy Costume Contest

Get ready to put on your best cowboy hat and dust off those boots for the Cowboy Costume Contest at the Rodeo Stampede! Here’s your chance to show off your wild west spirit and win some amazing prizes.

• One Lucky Winner: There will be only one winner of this high-stakes contest!
• Amazing Prizes: The winner will lasso in a free entry to a future Bigfoot race, the coveted "Rodeo Runslinger" trophy, and a Bigfoot prize pack brimming with cool gifts.
• Crowd Favorites: The winner will be chosen by the crowd's cheers, so rally your friends and family to support you.
• Participation: Come show off your grit, creativity, and flair in this legendary contest!

🕔 Event Schedule

• 7:30-8:45am: Packet Pickup
• 8:50am: Costume Contest
• 8:55am: Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line)
• 9:00am: National Anthem and Race Start!

📝 Race Distances

• Kids Dash: A 50 meter dash for kids 10 and under, designed to be a fun, non-timed event.
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages, features a tee shirt and race medal.
• 5K: Chip timed, features trophies for male and female finishers and age group awards.
• Quarter Marathon: Chip timed, with 1st overall trophies and age group awards.
• Half Marathon: Chip timed with awards similar to the quarter marathon.

🔔 Additional Information

• Shirt Guarantee: Cutoff is 10 days out from the event.
• Volunteer Opportunities: For those interested in volunteering, various roles are available.
• Weather Policy: Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.
• Packet Pickup: Always offered for 1.5 hours before the event start time.

🔗 Get Involved!

So, don your best cowboy hat, lace up those boots, and join us at the Rodeo Stampede for a day of fun, festivity, and fantastic running! Spots are fillin' up faster than a steer at a roping contest, so sign up today and be part of this legendary event!