Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Houston

🏞️ Location Confirmed

Brazos River Park

☀️ The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon

Embrace the Heat, Conquer the Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Start Time: 7am
• Course Features: Lush, shaded trails, sparkling rivers, rolling hills
• Support: Well-stocked aid stations
• Atmosphere: Camaraderie, nature, and enthusiastic volunteers

🎉 What to Expect

• Experience: A celebration of resilience and community
• Post-Race: Snacks, refreshments, and live awards
• Awards: Coveted Bigfoot Trophies
• Focus: Fun, safe, and exciting participant experience

👶 Children's Events

• Kids Dash: About 20-yard dash for kids 10 and under
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages, not timed
• 5K: Chip timed with awards for top finishers
• Quarter Marathon: 6.55 miles, chip timed

🥇 Awards & Recognition

• Categories: Various age groups
• Overall: Trophies for first male and female
• Masters: Special recognition for ages 40+
• Age Group: Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins

👕 Shirt Guarantee

Cutoff is 10 days before the event. Availability updates will be posted here.

⏰ Event Schedule

• 5:30-6:45am: Packet Pickup
• 6:55am: Kids Dash
• 7:00am: National Anthem and Race Start!
• Awards: Live results at the Registration tent after your finish!

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteers: Earn a Bigfoot race shirt and your choice of rewards
• Roles: Water stations, course monitors, finish line helpers
• Incentives: Free race entry or digital gift card
• Arrival Time: 1.5 hours before start

🌧️ Weather Policy

Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

📦 Packet Pickup

Available 1.5 hours before start time. Additional pickups communicated via email.

🌳 Course Information

Held at parks and green belts, expect mixed surfaces including pavement, crushed granite, and dirt paths.

For more details, visit the official race page: Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Houston.