Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Tulsa

🏞️ Location Confirmed: Turkey Mountain Park

The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon: Embrace the Heat, Conquer the Challenge

🌅 Welcome to the Race

Welcome to the ultimate test of endurance and spirit — The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon! Set against the picturesque backdrop of your state’s stunning parks and trails, this exhilarating race kicks off at 7 AM, offering a fresh start to your summer day. As the golden sun rises, casting a warm glow over the landscape, you’ll embark on a journey through some of the most beautiful and serene natural settings the region has to offer.

🌳 Race Route Highlights

• Beautiful Paths: The race route winds through lush, shaded paths, alongside sparkling waterways, and across rolling hills.
• Challenge: Despite the early start, the summer heat will make its presence felt, adding an extra layer of intensity to your run.
• Support Stations: The course is dotted with well-stocked aid stations, ensuring you stay hydrated and energized.
• Nature’s Beauty: Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as you run, with majestic trees, wildflowers and cheerful birds accompanying you.

🎉 Race Day Experience

Get ready to strap on your sneakers and join us for the Summer Meltdown Half Marathon! The summer heat isn’t going to slow us down. Join in all the festivities you’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event — awesome medals, cool tees, high-energy staff, 100% focus on participant experience, live awards, and let’s not forget the coveted Bigfoot Trophies! Snacks and refreshments will be available when you finish at the race rally tent. Our DJ will be playing all the hits and announcing every runner. Aid stations will be positioned along the course to provide water and assistance should you have any concerns during your run.

👦 Youth Engagement

• Youth Pricing: Youth-based pricing for the 5k & Quarter Marathon 12 & under are only $15!
• Referral Bonus: 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 groups discount gets.

🏃 Race Distances Offered

• Kids Dash: A 20-yard dash for kids 10 and under that is not timed, including a tee shirt and medal.
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages and experience levels, this non-timed event includes a tee shirt and medal.
• 5K: A chip-timed race through 3.11 miles, featuring overall trophies and age group awards.
• 1/4 Marathon: A chip-timed 6.55 miles with overall trophies and age group awards.
• Half Marathon: A chip-timed event spanning 13.1 miles, featuring overall trophies and age group awards.

🏅 Award Categories

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

• 1st Place: Overall M/F - Trophy
• Masters Category: Special recognition award lanyard pin for M/F Masters age 40+
• Age Group Awards: 10 & under to 70+ with Gold, Silver, Bronze award pins.

⏰ Event Schedule

• 5:30-6:45am: Packet Pickup
• 6:55am: Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line to walk participants out)
• 7:00am: National Anthem and Race Start!
• Results: 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 the 5K after volunteering.

🦶 Full Race Volunteer

Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Volunteers earn a Bigfoot race shirt and your choice of a free race entry or a $20 gift card!

💧 Water Stations

• Water Station: Ensure water cups are filled and ready for participants.
• Course Monitors: Positioned for participant safety and encouragement.
• Finish Line Helpers: Assist the Race Director with tasks at the finish line.
• Turtle/Sweeper: Support the last runner and assist in course monitoring.

☀️ Race Weather Policy

Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

📦 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.

🛤️ Course Surface

Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and green belts. Expect a mix of paved trails, crushed granite, and dirt paths.

🔗 Get More Information

For more details, visit the [Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Event Page](https://runsignup.com/Race/OK/Tulsa/SummerMeltdownHalfMarathonTulsa?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).