THE PIRATE DASH 5K & 1M FUN RUN

Location Confirmed: Anderson Bonner Park

Hey, Texas! Are You Ready to run for freedom?

This summer, gear up for the Texas Red, White and Blue Half Marathon—the most exhilarating race to hit the Lone Star State! Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this event will take you on a breathtaking journey through Texas’ stunning trails, showcasing all the natural beauty our state has to offer.

Choose Your Adventure: Whether you’re tackling the Kids Dash, sprinting 2 miles, or going for glory in the 4, 8, or 13.1-mile distances, there’s something for everyone! Are you aiming for a personal best, or just looking to have a blast with friends and family? This race is perfect for you!

Epic Rewards Await: Top finishers in the 4-mile, 8-mile, and half marathon will snag the coveted Bigfoot trophy—a trophy that’ll make your family and friends green with envy! Plus, every participant will receive a super comfy Red, White and Blue Half Marathon race T-Shirt, a unique Texas medal, and a chip-timed race bib to commemorate your achievement.

For the Little Yeti’s: Don’t let the kids miss out! Our Kid's Dash promises unforgettable fun and awesome recognition swag that they'll cherish forever.

Race Day Experience: After crossing the finish line, refuel with tasty snacks and refreshing bottled water. With multiple aid stations along the route, you’ll be well taken care of. And get ready to groove with DJ Sasquatch, spinning all the hits at our lively race rally tent!

With years of experience in directing top-notch races, we guarantee a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere that will become a highlight of your annual running calendar.

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and Texas pride—this is the race for runners of all ages and abilities! Sign up now and let’s make this summer legendary! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

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 lets 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. 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 2 mile, 4 mile, and 8 mile - 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 is 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, kids dash 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.

2 Mile - Our 2-mile race is designed for all ages and experience levels. This event is not chipped timed and includes a tee shirt and race medal.

4 Mile - Our 4 Mile race will take you 4 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall trophy's 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.

8 Mile - Our 8 mile race will take you 8 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall Bigfoot trophy's 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 Half Marathon race will take you 13.11 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall Bigfoot trophy's 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 4 mi / 8 mi / Half Marathon

1st overall M/F - Trophy

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

5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup

6:55 am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)

7:00am 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 4 mile 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 5 SIGN UPS AND IS FOR THE 4 mile DISTANCE.

Full Race Volunteer with Us! (you will not be running in this race)

Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Volunteers earn a 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.

Join us at Lake Harry Stone Aquatic Center Saturday, July 18th for a fun morning of splashing & dashing! The event is open for kids ages 6-15yrs.

The event cost is only $10, and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited number of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to [email protected] to get your code! Hurry before these free memberships run out!

SCHEDULE:

7:00 AM Check-In Opens

7:30 AM Transition Area Opens. Come to the table at the entrance of the pool to check in, pick up bag and race bib. After check-in, head to transition to get body marked, set up, and ready!

7:45 AM Transition area closes and race meeting in pool area

8:00 AM Youth Junior Start (6-10 yrs.)

~8:10 AM Youth Senior start (11-15 yrs.)

What is a Splash and Dash?

A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, a road, or a path. Similarly, the swim can take place in any body of water – a pool, a reservoir, or an ocean. This USA Triathlon (USAT) Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will feature a swim(pool)/run combination.

Why Participate?

Get a chance to try out the multisport lifestyle. It will really help you to “get your feet wet!” Meet friends and other youth athletes who are interested, and also engage in the multisport lifestyle! Less equipment is required compared to that of a triathlon since a Splash and Dash (aquathlon) does not require a bike.

What is USAT?

USAT or USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, and winter triathlon in the United States.

What are the Youth distances?

USAT youth events are for ages 6 -15 years. There are two categories, Youth Junior and Youth Senior. See below for age groups and distances for events.

Youth Jr. Age 6-10 100M Swim – 1K Run

Youth Sr. Age 11-15 200M Swim – 2K Run

In USAT events, Racing Age is determined by the participants age on December 31st of the current year.

The City of Dallas Splash & Dash series events are all USAT sanctioned events, and the following rules apply:

All youth participating in the Splash & Dash events must obtain a USAT membership, and can be purchased below or WITH registration. If you need a free membership, you will need to contact [email protected]

USAT YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: To obtain the USAT Youth membership, visit the USAT MEMBERSHIP HUB (https://member.usatriathlon.org/login). You will need to create an account and then follow the prompts. It is important to choose the YOUTH membership option, and the membership will be in the name of the child, not the parent.

The event cost is only $10 and all participants must be USA Triathlon members - AND we have a limited amount of FREE Youth annual USAT memberships! If you are not already a youth member, please reach out to [email protected] to get your code!

Run Different is excited to be partnering with eKids to host an event that is all about fun, family, and community. Show up ready to run or walk either our 5K or 1 Miles options to earn a SPECIAL FINISHER MEDAL! Place top FOUR in your age group to win an ADDITIONAL AWARD MEDAL!

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K |1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 02/21 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• 6 INCH Finisher Medal (5K |1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

This race is GUN TIMED. Please ensure competitive runners should line up towards the front. Bibs should be visible on the front of your bodies.

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

Run with us! I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU! You can choose between our 5K, 10K, or 15K distance. Run or walk as fast as your heart desires and earn your very own CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group to an ADDITIONAL AGE GROUP AWARD.

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 07/18 TO GAURUNTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | 15K ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.