Race Date: May 10th, 2026
Location Confirmed: Russ Poppe Family Park
Legacy of Courage Half Marathon: Honoring Our Heroes
As Memorial Day approaches this May, join us in making a difference for our nation’s heroes by participating in the Legacy of Courage Half Marathon. All proceeds from this inspiring event will benefit The Outdoor Disabled Veterans Program (The ODV), through Knowledge Point Network. This is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity to honor and support disabled veterans by helping them reconnect with the healing power of nature in a community that understands their struggles.
Veterans with physical injuries and those with invisible wounds of war come together through KPN to find healing, support, and camaraderie. The ODV’s programs center around outdoor adventures and therapeutic activities, empowering veterans to overcome challenges and rediscover their independence.
Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation will directly contribute to a cause that changes lives. Together, we can give back to those who’ve given so much for our freedom.
Race Distances:
The Legacy of Courage Half Marathon offers race distances for participants of all levels:
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1 Mile
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5K
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5K Ruck
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Quarter Marathon
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Quarter Marathon Ruck
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Half Marathon
For our young runners, we’re thrilled to introduce the Kids Dash, a fun event for children ages 10 and under to get involved in the spirit of the race!
We will also be offering age group awards, as well as overall winner awards to celebrate top performances.
The Ruck Event:
For the overachievers, both the 5K and Quarter Marathon will offer a Ruck Event—an exciting challenge for participants who want to add a little more weight and intensity to their race. This event is a perfect way to push yourself while supporting our veterans!
Race Location: Russ Poppe Family Park
This versatile park offers the perfect setting for our Legacy of Courage Half Marathon. The park’s blend of natural beauty, recreation, and accessibility creates an inspiring backdrop for participants of all ages and abilities.
Runners and walkers will enjoy Russ Poppe Family Park more than eight miles of well-maintained hiking trails, which meander through dense woodlands beneath a canopy of majestic pine trees. These serene trails, set apart from the busier sections of the park, offer a peaceful atmosphere for the event. Along the way, participants can take in the scenic beauty of the park’s seven-acre stocked fishing lake, an observation deck, and an elevated boardwalk.
Event Features:
The event will also feature vendors on-site, offering a variety of products and services for participants and spectators. After crossing the finish line, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments to recharge.
The race will be produced and hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, ensuring an exciting and well-organized event filled with all the fun and energy that come with a Bigfoot event. Expect a lively atmosphere and plenty of support throughout your race.
Whether you’re racing to honor a veteran or cheering from the sidelines, Burroughs Park provides an inviting and inspiring environment for all who attend. Join us in this picturesque setting to support The Outdoor Disabled Veterans Program and help us continue our mission to make the dreams of our nation’s heroes a reality. Together, we can show our gratitude and make a lasting difference in their lives.
We look forward to seeing you at the Legacy of Courage Half Marathon!
Join in all the festivities you have come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event. Awesome medals, cool Tee's, high energy staff, 100% focus on participant experience, live awards, and let's not forget the Special Recognition Age Group Awards. 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. All award winners will be announced and recognized for their accomplishments. Aid stations will be on the course to provide water and to assist should you have any concerns during your run. Our primary focus is to make your race fun, safe, and exciting.
All finishers of all distances will receive a medal and shirt.
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k & Quarter Marathon - 12 & Under are only $15!
*Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others.
*Join as a group and receive special group discounts. The larger your group gets the larger your group discount gets.
Race Distances offered:
Kids Dash - This event if for our little Yeti's and is typically about a 50 meter dash. Designed for kids 10 and under. This is not timed and includes a tee shirt, race medal, and exclusive Kids Dash recognition pin. Your little Yeti will get to experience what races are all about as we focus all the attention on them and get the crowd involved in cheering them on. Our crew will be present with our professional race camera capturing all the fun so that you can share the memory of this awesome experience with friends and family.
1 Mile - Our 1 mile race is designed for all ages and experience levels. This event is not chipped timed and includes a tee shirt and race medal.
5K - Our 5K race will take you 3.11 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall recognition for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
5K Ruck- Our 5K Ruck race will take you 3.11 miles through the course with an exciting challenge for participants who want to add a little more weight (use a weight suited for your skill level) and intensity to their race. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall recognition for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
Quarter Marathon (6.55 mi) - Our Quarter Marathon race will take you 6.55 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall recognition for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
Quarter Marathon Ruck (6.55 mi) - Our Quarter Marathon race will take you 6.55 miles through the course with an exciting challenge for participants who want to add a little more weight (use a weight suited for your skill level) and intensity to their race. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall recognition for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
Half Marathon - Our race will take you 13.1 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall recognition for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
Standard Age Group Awards for 5K, 1/4 Mar, & Half
1st overall M/F - Special Recognition Challenge Coin
1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ - Special recognition award lanyard pin
10 and under M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
11-14 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
15-19 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
20-24 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
25-29 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
30-34 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
35-39 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
40-44 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
45-49 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
50-54 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
55-59 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
60-64 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
65-69 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
70+ M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
Shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days out from the event. After that date if shirts are still available this page will be updated and a notification of availability will be placed at the top of this listing with details concerning shirt size availability and quantity available if applicable.
Event Schedule
6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup
7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Volunteer then Run includes a custom chip timed bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal! You can participate in the 5K run offered for this event. You simply show up an hour and a half before race start and help with packet pickup, about 10 minutes before race starts, you join everyone at the starting line for pre-race warmup and start with the starting gun. Then after you run the race and recover you help us hand out awards. (This option does not require you to sign up under the volunteer tab above. This option does not include the Full Race Volunteer benefits' listed below.) THIS OPTION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 10 SIGN UPS AND IS FOR THE 5K DISTANCE.
Full Race Volunteer with Us! (you will not be running in this race)
Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Full Race volunteers earn an Bigfoot race shirt, VIP race access and your choice of a FREE race entry to a future event to use for yourself or to gift to someone else or a $20 pre-paid digital gift card!
Water Station: You will be placed at the water station. Your duties are to simply make sure there are water cups filled and ready for participants. You will be in a prime position to cheer on runners so feel free to bring a radio, pom poms, signs, noise makers etc. POSITION RATING: Chill position that puts you at a vantage point to interact with participants. Feel free to bring a chair if you would like.
Course Monitors: You will be placed along the course route at places that require extra attention for participant safety. You will be in a prime position to cheer on runners so feel free to bring a radio, pom poms, signs, noise makers etc. Example: crosswalks POSITION RATING: Fun, exciting position that puts you in the middle of all the action
Finish Line Helper: Assist the Race Director with general finish line tasks. POSITION RATING: Easy and fun job.
Turtle / Sweeper: You get to hang back with the last runner. Your job is to encourage the last runner and let water station and course monitors know when the final runner has past so they can begin tear down. POSITION RATING: slightly physically challenging. You get to run the longest distance for free. Good day of exercise.
Packet Pickup / Results: You will be very near the start and finish line. You will get the opportunity to interact with participants and share in their joy when they are presented their awards. POSITION RATING: A bit hectic for about 45 min before the race. the rest of your day is pretty chill and very fun. Be part of creating the excitement!
Floater: Provide general race help. Examples: hand out medals, help with snacks, etc. POSITION RATING: Super easy and fun job that puts you right in the action of the race.
Lead Bike: Lead the first runner and complete the course on a bike or scooter. POSITION RATING: You get to enjoy the course with the participants. Your job is to make sure the first people go the correct direction on the longest distance event by following you. POSITION RATING: Fun and good exercise. You are done with your volunteering requirements shortly after the first long distance runner is finished.
Bigfoot Mascot: Wear our provided Bigfoot costume and help cheer on participant, providing high-fives and great photo opportunities'. POSITION RATING: The coolest and by far most fun volunteer opportunity. You get to be the center of attention at the finish line.
Volunteers arrive at the event 1.5 hours before start time and check in at the registration tent.
*Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.
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.
Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and green belts. We make every attempt to stay on paved trails but mixed course surfaces should be expected. You may run on pavement, crushed granite and when unavoidable dirt paths.