Pilot Point, Texas · Saturday, December 5, 2026
The Isle du Bois Trail Run is a 50k, running, trail running, and ultra event held on Saturday, December 5, 2026. It is located at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois in Pilot Point, Texas.
Join us for a beautiful evening stroll at our MOONLIGHT MOTION event! Run or walk our 5K or 1M distances and earn your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast enough and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
Event-themed participation t-shirt REGISTER BY 07/04 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
Finisher Medal Cube (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!
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.
This race consists of the following: Individual, Team Competition, 3 Person Relay and a 5K.
Individual Competition: Sign up to participate as an individual. We will have age groups in 5 year increments.
The Sprint Triathlon Team option is included for the 12th year. The team competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. This is NOT a relay, each team member will do all three components of the Sprint Tri. The overall race times of the three team members will be added together to determine a final team time. The team with the lowest total time in their division will win team trophies. Racers that participate on a team are still eligible for overall and age group awards.
The Sprint Triathlon 3 Person Relay competition will consist of three divisions – male, female, and coed. Each Relay member will complete one component of the Sprint Tri. The three times will be added together to determine a final time. The Relay with the lowest combined time in their division will win the relay competition.
The 5K is open to both runners and walkers and will start at 7:15 a.m. Overall and age group awards will also be given out for the 5K.
Race time for the individual, Team and 3 Person Relay will start at 6:45 a.m. Transitions open at 5:45 a.m. and close at 6:45 a.m.
Dallas Athletes Racing will produce the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K. Multi sport enthusiasts in the North Texas area will recognize Dallas Athletes Racing as the company responsible for highly regarded local events such as the St. Patrick's Day, Caveman, TexasMan, Disco, and Monster triathlons.
The Sprint Triathlon event distances are:
Pool Swim - 200 yards
Bike - 16.3 miles
Run - 3.1 miles
The 5k only event distance is 3.1 miles.
Over 4,000 athletes have participated in the first 16 editions of the Pioneer Power Sprint. Profits from the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will benefit the TWU soccer team.
Competitors in the 2025 Pioneer Power Sprint Triathlon & 5K will receive a tech shirt and finisher's medal.
The post-race party will feature free food and drink (including the world-famous Dallas Athletes Racing pancakes), awards, giveaways, and vendor booths.
🦈🌊 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
Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!
POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.
Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.
POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.
Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.
POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.
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!
Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.
POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.
General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.
POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.
Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.
POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!
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 is celebrating those who have earned one of, it not, the most prestigious honor anyone could receive - The Purple Heart! Participate in either or 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon and earn your ALL-AMERICAN FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 07/25 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE
Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HALF | 1M ONLY)
Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HALF 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.
5K - Finish inside stadium with all the Triathletes and get a finisher's Medal and post party FUN. All 5K participants also get an Old College Tri shirt.
The Old College Tri returns! We have A&M Aggies, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Huskers, Texas Tech Red Raiders, SMU Mustangs, North Texas Eagles, Rice Owls, Boomer Sooners, OK State Cowboys, King's Point Midshipmen, West Point Cadets and many others supporting their alma mater! BRING IT race day in your college gear and give it one more Old College Tri!
The swim will be in the Lazy River. The swim distance will be 245 yards. Get ready to jump in and enjoy a push straight to the exit!
TEAM COMPETITION: We will have teams for male, female, coed. This is not a relay. If you sign up a team we add all three disciplines (Swim, Bike, Run ) together and the team with the lowest time wins a team trophy. You can sign up as a team and still be eligible for overall and age group awards. This is just a fun way to compete with others and have bragging rights as a team champion.
40 Yard Dash: There will a 40 yard dash champion in each age group. Save a little so you can sprint at the end and be the sprint champion in your age group. First place Trophies for each age group champion
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.