Heroes and Villains - Houston

🏃‍♂️ Heroes and Villains Half Marathon

Presented by Bigfoot Running Company
Distances: Kids Dash | 1 Mile | 5K | Quarter Marathon | Half Marathon

🎉 Race Description

Step into a world of courage, chaos, and capes at the Heroes and Villains Half Marathon, where YOU decide—will you race for good or for mischief?
Join Bigfoot Running Company for a day of high-energy fun, amazing costumes, and heroic performances across multiple race distances.

🏅 Event Highlights

• Awesome medals: for all finishers
• Cool tees: and custom swag
• Live DJ: announcing every runner
• Epic Bigfoot Trophies: for top finishers

👗 Costume Contest

Before the race begins, don’t miss our Heroic Costume Contest — your chance to show off your super style and maybe even win a Bigfoot Prize Pack!

Show off your best superhero or villain look at 6:50 AM, just before the Kids Dash and race start, for a chance to win:

• $25 Gift Card: Free future race entry
• Bigfoot Prize Pack: full of themed goodies

🏆 Race Distances & Awards

All finishers in every distance receive a medal and shirt!

Youth-Based Pricing:
5K & 10K participants aged 12 & under run for only $15!

Referral Bonus:
Refer 5 friends and get a $20 refund!

Group Discounts:
Join as a group and save more—the larger your group, the bigger the discount!

🏃‍♀️ Races Offered

• Kids Dash: – 50-meter untimed dash (Ages 10 & under)
  Includes a race tee, medal, and exclusive Kids Dash recognition pin.
• 1 Mile Fun Run: – For all ages and experience levels (untimed)
• 5K (3.11 miles): – Chip timed
• Quarter Marathon: – Chip timed
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles): – Chip timed

🥇 Standard Age Group Awards

• 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy
• 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin

Top 3 in each age group receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins.
Age Groups: 10 & Under | 11–14 | 15–19 | 20–24 | 25–29 | 30–34 | 35–39 | 40–44 | 45–49 | 50–54 | 55–59 | 60–64 | 65–69 | 70+

📅 Event Schedule

• 5:30 AM – 6:45 AM: Packet Pickup
• 6:50 AM: Costume Contest
• 6:55 AM: Kids Dash
• 7:00 AM: National Anthem & Race Start

🎊 Post-Race Festivities

• Live results and awards ceremony
• DJ playing all the hits
• Bigfoot Trophy & age group awards presentation
• Snacks and refreshments at the Race Rally Tent

🤝 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.

🥤 Course & Experience

All races are held on scenic local park and greenbelt trails—mostly paved with some crushed granite and dirt sections. Aid stations will be available throughout the course to keep you hydrated and supported.

📢 Important Notes

• Shirt Guarantee: 10 days before race day. After that, limited availability.
• Weather: Races proceed rain or shine, hot or cold.
• Packet Pickup: Opens 1.5 hours before race start.
• Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks, greenbelts, and roads.

Questions? Email us at Support@BigfootRunningCo.com

For more information, please visit the race page: Heroes and Villains - Houston