Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Texas · Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Bhatti Mines Ultra is a running, trail running, and ultra event held on Sunday, March 8, 2026. It is located in Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Texas.
Registration opens in February!
14th Annual Endurance Running Party. Featuring:
No shade, but LOTS of humidity!
Avg nighttime temperatures: 77* / Avg daytime temperatures: 97*
Asphalt, gravel roads, and rock-hard grass.
(Sounds perfect, so far, right?)
'Fat-Ass-Style' event
Usual Aid station food & drink (HAMMER Heed, water & soda; sweet/salty/crunchy/bland snacks)
Indoor bathrooms & shelter with A/C at Start/Finish
Professional timing & lap-counting
FREE limited camping
1.25-mile loop
Like-minded crazy people
Ready to discover what you're truly capable of? Join us for the inaugural WALSH Triathlon, a brand new event designed for active people of all levels!
Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete chasing a new PR or you’ve always wanted to try the sport, our welcoming and supportive atmosphere is the perfect place to start (or continue!) your journey.
Sprint Tri: 500-meter lake swim, 12-mile bike (2 loops), 5K run
My First Tri: 200-meter lake swim, 6-mile bike (1 loop), 2 mile run
Special for Beginners: My First Tri
Never done a triathlon before? No problem! We're hosting a special "My First Tri" race with shorter distances tailored specifically for beginners. You'll swim in the calm, small, non-intimidating Lake Park at WALSH, cycle through friendly, low-traffic local roads, and run through our supportive community. It's the perfect way to cross that finish line!
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Location: TBD
Heroes and Villains Half Marathon
Presented by Bigfoot Running Company
Distances: Kids Dash | 1 Mile | 5K | Quarter Marathon | Half Marathon
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. Whether you’re chasing glory in the Half Marathon or just out for a family-friendly 1 Mile run, you’ll experience all the festive energy Bigfoot events are known for:
Awesome medals for all finishers
Cool tees and custom swag
Live DJ announcing every runner
Epic Bigfoot Trophies for top finishers
High-energy staff & crowd support
Snacks and refreshments at the Race Rally Tent
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!
Stick around afterward for the awards, DJ party, and finish line festivities.
Costume Contest
Unleash your inner hero or embrace your inner villain—because it’s time to save (or conquer) the day before the race even starts!
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:
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 (6.55 miles) – Chip timed
Half Marathon (13.1 miles) – Chip timed
Standard Age Group Awards (5K, Quarter Marathon, Half):
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
Grab your bib, shirt, and any pre-ordered swag.
6:50 AM – Costume Contest
Strut your stuff as your favorite hero or villain before the race begins! Win a $25 gift card, free race entry, and a Bigfoot Prize Pack!
6:55 AM – Kids Dash
Our little Yeti heroes take center stage! Meet at the start line, and we’ll walk participants to the Kids Dash area.
7:00 AM – National Anthem & Race Start
Time to hit the course and decide your destiny—Hero or Villain!
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
Finish line photos, music, and celebration
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.
Volunteer Then Run Schedule:
Arrive 1.5 hours early to help with packet pickup
Run the 5K
Help hand out awards post-race
Limited to first 5 sign-ups only.
(Does not include Full Race Volunteer benefits below.)
Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role)
Perfect for those who want to help but not run this time.
Volunteers will not participate in the race and receive:
Bigfoot race shirt
VIP race access
Choice of a FREE future race entry or $20 Amazon digital gift card
All volunteers check in at the Registration Tent 1.5 hours before start time.
Volunteer Roles & Ratings
Keep cups filled and cheer on runners! Bring a radio, pom poms, or noise makers.
Rating: Chill position with great interaction. Bring a chair if desired.
Located at key safety points (e.g., crosswalks). Direct runners and cheer them on!
Rating: Fun and exciting — right in the action.
Assist with medals, refreshments, and cheering finishers.
Rating: Easy and fun — at the heart of the celebration.
Support the final participant and alert volunteers when the last runner passes.
Rating: Slightly physical — rewarding and great exercise.
Distribute bibs, shirts, and help celebrate finishers.
Rating: Busy before start, fun and relaxed after. Set the tone for the day!
Assist wherever needed — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.
Rating: Super easy and fun — in the middle of all the excitement.
Guide the first runners on the correct course using a bike or scooter.
Rating: Active and enjoyable. You’re done once the lead runner finishes.
Wear the Bigfoot suit, cheer, give high-fives, and take photos!
Rating: The coolest and most fun position — you’re the star of the show!
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.
Bigfoot races proceed rain or shine, hot or cold!
Packet pickup is open for 1.5 hours before start time. If an additional pickup date is added, participants will be notified by email at least one week before the event.
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. Any additional pickups announced by email 1 week prior to the race.
Course Surface: Expect mixed surfaces (pavement, crushed granite, dirt paths).
Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks, greenbelts, and roads. You may encounter park users such as dog walkers or families with strollers. Please be courteous and aware.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Location Pending: Marine Creek Lake
Get ready for the "Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition"! Starting at 8 a.m., this 13.1-mile race takes you through some of the most stunning parks in Texas, where every step is a celebration of life and tradition.
As the sun rises, you'll set off from the starting line in a beautifully adorned park, the morning air crisp and filled with the scent of marigolds. The course weaves through lush landscapes, sparkling lakes, and towering trees, offering the natural beauty and serenity of Texas parks.
Aid stations along the route provide hydration to keep you fueled and motivated. The serene, picturesque parks create a unique running experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.
The final stretch leads you through a breathtaking scene of Texas beauty. As you approach the finish line, you're greeted by cheering crowds.
Crossing the finish line, you're welcomed into a lively post-race celebration at the rally tent. Live music fills the air, and an array of delicious Mexican treats and drinks awaits you. Celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners, sharing stories and soaking in the festive atmosphere.
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition is a joyous tribute to life, memory, and the natural beauty of Texas. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a half marathon that promises to be as enriching as it is challenging. Run to remember, run to celebrate!
COSTUME CONTEST
At the heart of the "Day of the Dead Half Marathon: Texas Parks Edition" is an exciting costume contest that invites runners to fully embrace the spirit of Dia de los Muertos. Before the race kicks off, participants gather at the starting area, showcasing their most creative and vibrant costumes. From intricately painted calavera faces to elaborate skeletal attire, the costumes transform the park into a colorful celebration of life and memory. A panel of judges evaluates the costumes based on creativity, authenticity, and overall impact. The winner is awarded the coveted "Day of the Dead Best Costume Award," along with a special prize package, right before the race begins. This pre-race contest adds an extra layer of excitement and camaraderie, encouraging participants to run in style and celebrate in true Day of the Dead fashion from the very start.
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 Trophy's. 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. Come join us for the hottest Half Marathon this October! Our primary focus is to make your race fun, safe and exciting.
*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 groups discount gets.
Race Distances offered:
Kids Dash - This event if for our little Yeti's and is typically about a 20 yard 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 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.
1/4 Marathon - Our Quarter Marathon race will take you 6.55 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 13.1 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 5K, Quarter Marathon and 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
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 any distance 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.)
Full Race Volunteer with Us! (you will not be running in this race)
Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Course Monitor and Aid Station volunteers earn an Bigfoot race shirt, souvenir race medal (subject to availability), 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!
Course Monitors help maintain a safe course by redirecting traffic away from participants and guiding participants in the right direction. Feel free to bring pom-poms, horns, music, instruments, signs, etc. to encourage and cheer on runners. Bonus for creative costumes!
Aid Station volunteers provide water to participants as they pass. Keep course clean for runners by picking up discarded cups, bottles, and trash and place it in the provided trash bins. Please feel free to bring pom poms, signs, horns, music, etc to cheer on participants. Bonus for great costumes!
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 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 a dirt paths.