Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Houston

🗺️ Location

Confirmed Brazos River Park

🏃‍♂️ Running Through the Decades – 1980s Edition

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company
Half Marathon | Quarter Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile | Kids Dash

🎉 Let’s Get Physical — 80’s Style!

• Event Theme: Get ready to lace up your neon high-tops, tease up that hair, and break out your best 80’s threads for Running Through the Decades – The 1980s Edition!
• Nostalgic Experience: This totally tubular event will take you on a nostalgic run through the raddest decade ever — complete with a pre-race costume contest, 80’s music pumping all morning, and retro vibes everywhere.
• Costume Contest: From headbands and leg warmers to mullets and Walkmans, it’s time to show off your inner Madonna or Maverick before you hit the course!

🥇 Festivities

• Finisher Medals: Awesome finisher medals for all participants
• Soft Tees: Super soft tees (shirt guarantee 10 days before race day)
• Live DJ: Live DJ spinning all the 80’s hits
• Bigfoot Trophies: Coveted Bigfoot Trophies & recognition pins

👗 Pre-Race Costume Contest

Before the starting gun, join us at 7:50 AM for the Best 80’s Costume Contest! Winner categories include best overall look, best group, and most authentic 80’s outfit.

🏃‍♀️ Race Day Distances

• Kids Dash: About 50 meters of pure fun for kids 10 & under. Includes a shirt, Kids Dash medal, and memories for a lifetime.
• 1 Mile Fun Run: Perfect for all ages. Untimed, fun, and full of 80’s spirit. Includes tee and finisher medal.
• 5K (3.11 miles): Chip-timed event with overall and age-group awards, including special recognition for Masters (40+).
• Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles): Chip-timed race with overall Bigfoot trophies, Masters pins, and age-group awards.
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles): Chip-timed course with Bigfoot trophies for top finishers, Masters recognition, and full age-group awards.
• All finishers: receive a race medal and shirt — no matter the distance!

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Age Group Awards: Standard Age Group Awards
• 1st Overall Male/Female: Bigfoot Trophy
• 1st Masters (40+): Special recognition pin
• Age group awards: (M/F): 10 & under through 70+ receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins

🗓️ Event Schedule

• 6:30–7:45 AM: Packet Pickup
• 7:50 AM: 80’s Costume Contest
• 7:55 AM: Kids Dash (meet at the start line: we’ll walk participants to their start area)
• 8:00 AM: National Anthem & Main Race Start (Half, Quarter, 5K, and 1 Mile)
• Post-Race: Live results & awards available at the Registration Tent immediately after you finish!

🎁 Extra Fun & Perks

• Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for just $15!
• Referral Bonus: Refer 5 friends and get $20 back!
• Group Discounts: The bigger your group, the bigger your discount — perfect for themed 80’s crews!

🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Opportunities

👟 Volunteer Then Run (5K Distance Only)

Be part of the action and run the 5K! Includes a chip-timed bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal.

⏰ Volunteer Then Run Schedule:

• Arrive 1.5 hrs early to help with packet pickup
• Run the 5K
• Help hand out awards post-race
• Limited to first 5 sign-ups only. (Does not include Full Race Volunteer benefits below.)

🤝 Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role)

Perfect for those who want to help but not run this time. Volunteers will not participate in the race and receive:

• Bigfoot Race Shirt: All volunteers receive a Bigfoot race shirt.
• VIP Race Access: Enjoy special access during the event.
• Future Race Entry: Choice of a FREE future race entry or $20 Amazon digital gift card.

💧 Water Station, Course Monitors, and Finish Line Helper

• Water Station: Keep cups filled and cheer on runners!
• Course Monitors: Located at key safety points (e.g., crosswalks). Direct runners and cheer them on!
• Finish Line Helper: Assist with medals, refreshments, and cheering finishers.

🏞️ Course Info

Courses are held on paved trails and park paths, with some mixed surfaces possible (crushed granite or dirt). Aid stations will be available with water and support to keep you hydrated and safe.

• Course Surface: Expect mixed surfaces (pavement, crushed granite, dirt paths).
• Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks, greenbelts, and roads. You may encounter park users such as dog walkers or families with strollers. Please be courteous and aware.

🌧️ Weather Policy

Bigfoot races happen rain or shine — so get ready to rock the run, rain-jacket or not!

⚡ Join the Legend

Don’t miss your chance to run, dance, and groove your way through the 1980s! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing nostalgia, this race will have you smiling from start to finish.

So grab your friends, crank up the synths, and let’s get physical — Bigfoot style!

For more details, visit the official race page.