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!

• Nostalgic Run: 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!
• Costume Contest: Before you hit the course, show off your inner Madonna or Maverick!
• 80’s Music: Enjoy 80’s music pumping all morning with retro vibes everywhere.
• Fun Atmosphere: This totally tubular event is complete with a pre-race costume contest.

🎖️ Event Highlights

• 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!

• Best Overall: Big hair, bright colors, shoulder pads, and all the glam.
• Prizes: Winners will be chosen for best overall look, best group, and most authentic 80’s outfit!
• Disco Ball: Shine under the disco ball before the real fun begins.

🏃‍♀️ 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, this is an untimed event full of 80’s spirit.
• 5K: Chip-timed event with overall and age-group awards, including special recognition for Masters (40+).
• Quarter Marathon: Chip-timed race with overall Bigfoot trophies, Masters pins, and age-group awards.
• Half Marathon: Chip-timed course with Bigfoot trophies for top finishers, Masters recognition, and full age-group awards.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

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

🗓️ Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup: 6:30–7:45 AM.
• 80’s Costume Contest: 7:50 AM.
• Kids Dash: 7:55 AM.
• Main Race Start: 8:00 AM (Half, Quarter, 5K, and 1 Mile).

🎁 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 Early: 1.5 hrs early to help with packet pickup.
• Post-Race: Help hand out awards after running the 5K.

👕 Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role)

Perfect for those who want to help but not run this time.

• Bigfoot Race Shirt: Receive a Bigfoot race shirt.
• VIP Race Access: Get VIP race access.
• Future Race Entry: Choice of a FREE future race entry or $20 Amazon digital gift card.

🛡️ 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. Please be courteous and aware.

⚡ 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!

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