Bhatti Mines Ultra

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:

• Kids Dash – 50-meter untimed dash (Ages 10 & under)

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

• Water Station

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.

• Course Monitors

Located at key safety points (e.g., crosswalks). Direct runners and cheer them on!

Rating: Fun and exciting — right in the action.

• Finish Line Helper

Assist with medals, refreshments, and cheering finishers.

Rating: Easy and fun — at the heart of the celebration.

• Turtle / Sweeper

Support the final participant and alert volunteers when the last runner passes.

Rating: Slightly physical — rewarding and great exercise.

• Packet Pickup / Results

Distribute bibs, shirts, and help celebrate finishers.

Rating: Busy before start, fun and relaxed after. Set the tone for the day!

• Floater

Assist wherever needed — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.

Rating: Super easy and fun — in the middle of all the excitement.

• Lead Bike

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.

• Bigfoot Mascot

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]