2026 One Ale of a Trail

Start times: Fun Run - 7:30am; 5K - 7:50am

Divisions & Age Groups

5K Divisions

Male and Female divisions. Age groups: 0-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Fun Run for All ages!

Packet Pickup

In person:

6/27: 11am - 6pm / Fleet Feet Frisco, 8300 Gaylord Parkway #24, Frisco, TX 75034

6/29 - 7/3 : 6:30am - 9pm / The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N Colony Blvd The Colony, TX 75056

7/4 Race Day : 6:30am - 7:30am / Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Rd. The Colony, TX 75056

Awards

5K Awards - Finisher medals for all participants! Trophies for overall and masters winners and specialty medals for the first 3 in each age group and division.

Fun Run Awards - Finisher medals for all participants! Goody bags to all finishers 12 and under. This is a "for fun" event and times will not be recorded.

Finisher Medals

Finisher medals for EVERYONE!

T-shirts for the first 700 people that register!

🎆 Ready to Start Your 4th with a Bang? 🏃‍♂️💨

Forget the snooze button—this Independence Day, we’re trading the pillow for the pavement! Kick off your holiday with high energy, heavy breathing, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue at the Firecracker 5K.

Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter looking for a personal best or a casual jogger just here for the post-race hot dogs, we want YOU on the starting line.

🕒 The Details:

When: July 4th, 2026

Where: Lakefront Trail, Little Elm, TX

Attire: The more patriotic, the better. Think sequins, stripes, and stars!

🏆 Why Run?

Towers Tap House will host the party! Brunch Pass Included - All American hot dog and beer or mimosa for those over 21 years of age (must be 21 bring I.D.)

Earn your beer and hot dog! Burn those calories before the first burger even hits the grill.

The Swag: Exclusive Firecracker finisher medals and tees for all participants.

Bragging Rights: Be the person who accomplished something epic before noon.

Canine Costume Contest

Winners will be announced before the start of the race. Dress up your pup and come on for a walk! The best dressed up pups will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! (Fun prizes for winners)

Virtual Race

No packet pickup for virtual participant. Virtual runners will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal via mail during the week after the race.

Course Notes

The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. To enjoy all that participating in a race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, race management encourages a headphone-free environment during the event.

Safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K. Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into the event.

Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.

The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile.

Race Day Management reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.

Timing

The 5K is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. We will be using disposable timing tags for this event that you will receive with your bib at packet pickup.

The 1M fun run will not be timed.

Please wear your bib visibly on the FRONT for timing purposes and your FINISHER PHOTO to be CAPTURED!

Race Day Schedule

6:30AM Late packet pickup and registration (if available)

7:45AM 1K Fun Run Start

8:00AM Canine Costume Contest

8:05 5K Start

8:45AM Brunch starts!

9:05AM Awards

Awards

5K: Top Finisher Overall Male and Female

Top Finisher Masters & Grand Masters Male and Female

3 Top Male and Female Finishers in Age Groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

1M fun run is not timed, no awards, just fun.

🦈🌊 Get Ready to Make Waves at SHARK WEEK! 🏃‍♀️🌴

Location: Confirmed Beard Park

Cue the suspense music… it’s time to hit the course, Shark Week style! This high-energy, family-friendly race is splashing onto the scene with ocean vibes, bold fun, and just the right amount of bite.

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, Shark Week is where serious miles meet jawsome race-day excitement. Whether you’re cruising the 1 Mile or hunting down a 10K PR, you’ll cross the finish line feeling like the apex runner of the day.

This isn’t just a run — it’s an ocean-themed adventure on the move, complete with music at the finish line, big race energy, and the unforgettable fun you expect from a Bigfoot event. 🌊✨

You might even spot Bigfoot keeping an eye on the waters near the finish… 👀🦶

🎉 Event Highlights

🦈 Shark Week–themed race experience

🏅 Finisher medals for 1 Mile, 5K & 10K runners

🏅 Special Kids Dash medal for our youngest participants

👕 Super-soft Shark Week race tees

🎶 Music at the start & finish line

💦 Aid stations along the course

🏃‍♂️ Race Distances

🦈 Kids Dash – (10 & Under)

A short, fun dash designed just for kids!

Includes a race tee, special Kids Dash medal, and post-race treat.

Not timed — just smiles, cheers, and ocean fun.

🌊 1 Mile

Perfect for families, beginners, walkers, and casual runners.

Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and post-race treat.

Not chip-timed.

🦈 5K (3.11 miles) – “The Fin Frenzy”

Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a fun, energetic race.

Chip-timed with awards and post-race celebration. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and treat ticket.

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

🥇 Standard age-group awards

🌊 10K (6.22 miles) – “The Deep End Challenge”

More miles, more bragging rights, more ocean glory!

Chip-timed with awards and full finish-line festivities. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and treat ticket.

🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

🥇 Standard age-group awards

🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)

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+

🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd

💲 Special Pricing & Perks

👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under receive discounted pricing

🤝 Referral Rewards: Earn refunds when friends register using your referral link

👯 Group Discounts: Automatic savings as your group grows

📅 Event Schedule

5:30–6:45 AM — Packet Pickup

6:55 AM — Kids Dash Start

7:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start

Finish-line celebrations and awards follow the race.

🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Then Run (5K Only)

Includes:

✔️ Custom chip-timed bib

✔️ Super-soft race tee

✔️ Finisher medal

✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping

How it works:

1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup

2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup

3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group

4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards

This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab.

Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below.

LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups.

Available for the 5K distance only.

Full Race Volunteer (Not Running)

Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.

Full Race Volunteers Receive:

🎽 Bigfoot race shirt

🎟️ VIP race access

🎁 Your choice of:

• A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!)

OR

• A $20 prepaid digital gift card

🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings

• Water Station

Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!

POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.

• Course Monitors

Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.

POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.

• Finish Line Helper

Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.

POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.

• Turtle / Sweeper

Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes.

POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging — longest distance covered but inspiring!

• Packet Pickup / Results

Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.

POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.

• Floater

General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.

POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.

• Lead Bike

Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.

POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!

• Bigfoot Mascot

Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering!

POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role — 10/10 fun.

📍 Volunteer Arrival

All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent.

Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

📝 IMPORTANT NOTES

👕 Shirt guarantee: Register at least 10 days before race day.

📦 Packet Pickup: Always open 1.5 hours before race start.

📧 If additional pickup times are added, all runners will be notified by email at least 1 week in advance.

🌳 Course Terrain: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths.

🛝 Public Spaces: Events take place in parks and greenbelts — please be mindful of dog walkers, cyclists, and picnickers.

🌊🦈 Don’t Miss the Most Jaw-some Race of the Season!

Grab your crew, lace up, and dive into Shark Week — where fast feet, ocean energy, and race-day fun collide.

👉 Register now and run with the sharks!

Visit our new website for more help: www.bigfootraces.com

Join us for a fun morning of triathlon racing and then stay to enjoy The Cove indoor water park!

We are happy to offer race options for kids from age 4 up to age 15! Whether your young athlete is brand new to triathlon or they have been working hard on their race skills, we have a race for them!

There will be multiple age groups and recreational and competitive options for kids to participate in:

• 4-7years old recreational: Down the water slide + 20yd swim, 1.4mile bike, 0.5mile run

• 6-10 years old recreational: Down the water slide + lazy river + 20yd swim, 2.4mile bike, 0.5mile run

• 6-10 years old competitive: 50yd swim, 2.4mile bike, 0.5mile run

• 11-15 years old recreational: 100yd swim, 3.4mile bike, 1mile run

• 11-15 years old competitive: 100yd swim, 3.4mile bike, 1mile run

This event has sold out in advance of race day for the past two years, and we expect the same this year. Be sure to register early! Competitive waves will have chip timing and be eligible for awards, and every athlete will receive a finisher medal! Recreational waves will not be timed and will not be eligible for awards, but every athlete will receive a finisher medal!

6:00am Transition Area opens, body marking

8:00am Race begins for 11-15yo (competitive wave followed by recreational wave)

~9:00am* Race begins for 6-10yo (competitive wave followed by recreational wave) *or when all 11-15yo have started the run

~10:15am* Race begins for 4-7yo *or when all 6-10yo have started the run

~10:30am*- After Party- full access to the entire waterpark at no extra charge (get in for free with your race bib) Enjoy donuts from Hurts donuts. *access starts when all 4-7yo are finished with the swim

We recommend arriving to the race at least 90 minutes before your athlete's scheduled start time.

DESCRIPTION

Join us at Lobo Stadium for our Annual 633 Run through the trail system of Little Elm honoring fallen Little Elm Police officer Jerry R. Walker. Little Elm ISD has named a middle school after officer Walker. This event will ensure that his legacy of service is remembered through a student scholarship fund for public service generated with the proceeds from this run. We will host a 1-mile Fun Run, 5K, and a special 6.33 mile distance in honor of Officer Walker's badge number, 633.