2026 Melon Dash 5K, 10K & Fun Run

🦈🌊 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.

Running 4 Renewal

Restoring Hope. Renewing Purpose

5K Run & 1-Mile Family Walk/Run

Run for Hope. Walk for Healing. Renew a Life.

Join us for the Little Elm inaugural Running for Renewal 5K run and 1-Mile Family run/walk. This a community event dedicated to restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, grief, and other life-altering adversities.

Whether you are an experienced runner, a casual walker, someone in recovery, a family member supporting a loved one, or simply someone who believes in the power of second chances, this event is for you.

Together, we will take meaningful steps toward breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health while raising awareness and support for whole-person recovery.

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.

Run the Trail. Earn the Ale.

11.7.2026 | LITTLE ELM, TX | 8AM

The One Ale of a Trail Run brings runners to the scenic Lakefront Trail in Little Elm, Texas for a morning of dirt miles, lake views, and a great post-run atmosphere. Whether you're chasing a strong effort or just enjoying the rhythm of the trail, this event is designed for runners who love a good course and an even better finish line.

Choose between 3 miles, 5 miles, or 9 miles of runnable trail winding through one of North Texas’ most beautiful lakefront parks. The course is approachable, fast enough to push the pace, and fun enough to take it all in.

When you cross the finish line, the day is just getting started. Grab a cold beer, pull up a lawn chair, hang out with friends, and enjoy music and the laid-back trail community vibe that makes this event special.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner, a road runner trying dirt for the first time, or just someone who enjoys a great run followed by a great time, One Ale Off-Trail is the perfect way to spend a fall morning.

Run the trail. Earn the ale.

THE SWAG

Vintage long sleeve trail shirt, custom bottle-opener finisher medal, and race bib inspired by lake views, trail miles, and cold ales.

RACE DAY TIMELINE

7:00AM - Packet pickup opens

8:00AM - 9 Mile Start

8:15 AM - 5 Mile Start

8:30AM - 3 Mile Start

9:30 AM - Music + Beer Garden Opens

10:30AM - Awards

11:30AM - Event Closes

POST-RACE CELEBRATION

• Food Trucks

• Good Music

• Ice Cold Beer

• Bring your lawn chair and your friends!

AWARDS

Overall Winners Male/Female

9 Mile, 5 Mile, & 3 Mile

Masters Male/Female

9 Mile, 5 Mile, & 3 Mile

Age Groups Male/Female

9 Mile, 5 Mile, & 3 Mile

*Must be present at the awards ceremony to collect an award. No awards will be mailed out after the event.

COURSE MAPS

3M Interactive Map

5M Interactive Map

9M Interactive Map

PACKET PICKUP DATES

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 - 11AM- 6PM

Southlake - Dallas Running Company - 1081 E Southlake Blvd Suite #160, Southlake, TX 76092

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 - 11AM - 6PM

Arlington - Mountain Sports - 2025 W Pioneer Pkwy, Pantego, TX 76013

Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 - 11AM - 4PM

Plano - Dallas Running Company - 7200 Bishop Rd D-12, Plano, TX 75024

Race Day - Nov. 7, 2026 - 7AM - 8AM

Race site - 310 E Eldorado Pkwy

DISCOUNTS & PERKS

Register 4 or more in one transaction and get $5 OFF per person. Save $20 or more!

**Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.

TEAMS & CORPORATE GROUPS

We see you showing up strong at our races—decked out in matching shirts, cheering each other on, and crossing that finish line together. Now, let’s hook your crew up with the perks, recognition, and spotlight you deserve! When you register as a team or group, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits. Whether you’re a corporate crew, a running club, or just a pack of friends who love to race together, we’re here to celebrate your team pride every step of the way.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Check out the website for more information.

Trouble getting registered? Please call Race Roster at 855-969-5515, and they will help!