2026 Badass Texas Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K

Burn those thighs before those pies!

Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco! We have even added a last minute "Side Dish" option for your last minute, more reluctant buddy that doesn't want to pay full price (and maybe doesn't want to get off the couch??)

And the "Spirit" of the holiday season .... all that quality family time... we have everything you need with an amazing new title sponsor this year, Bosque Spirits! Check out their two locations, one on LaSalle and one on Bosque! https://wacobarsupply.com/

And if you think just a fun run, think again! This year we are honored to donate to a very important local organization for which we are extremely thankful, the Community Cancer Association. Learn more about them at https://wacocancer.org/

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, November 25, 2025

Packet Pick Up 4:00 - 7:00 pm Waco Running Company, 700 Franklin Ave

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NKs83fvbHS7iVJ5G7

Pick up your race credentials early to avoid race morning lines and join your fellow pilgrims for a few beverages and giveaways. You know you're gonna need it !

Thursday, November 26, 2026, Indian Spring Park, Waco Suspension Bridge, 101 N. University Parks, Waco, Texas 76701

6:30m am - 8:15 am Packet Pick Up

8:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run/Walk

8:30 a.m. 5K Timed Run/Walk - USATF certified course: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TX15045LAB.

9:15 Pie Eating Contest

9:30 am Awards Ceremony

The 1K is a fun run so just that... FUN!

The 5K is a professionally timed event with awards for overall male and female, masters male and female, as well as age group awards! Even better, there is an award for the best Thanksgiving related costume! So dress your best and strut your Poultry In Motion Stuff!

Shirts are ordered on November 15th; you must be registered by then to be guaranteed your shirt and size. Yes, we order extras, but they will be distributed based on date and time of registration.... this is good news - you don't have to run fast, you just have to register fast!

Race Day Registration will be available but does come with an "inconvenience fee"...save $5 by registering prior to race day and use it for some cranberry sauce!

Course Map:

5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45015596

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2446638?units=km

1K:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2446646

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45015584

For more information, contact Nancy Goodnight at [email protected] or 254-405-2518

Gobble On!!!!

Location: Confirmed Indian Springs Park

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.

EVENT OVERVIEW Embark on a nocturnal adventure at the Bear Country Night Trek in Waco, Texas, where runners can choose from 5K, 10K, 15K, and half-marathon trail runs, along with a 10K ruck, on the Cameron Park trails. As darkness descends, headlamps illuminate the challenging terrain, providing a thrilling experience under the starry sky. Join us for an authentic nighttime trail run through the heart of Bear Country on Friday or Saturday Night.Price IncreasesEarly Bird (January 25 through June 4)Standard (June 5 through August 21)Late Registration (August 22, if not sold out) COURSE OVERVIEW - Surface: Dirt & Rocky Single Track Trails.- Course: Cameron Park Trails- Elevation: Hilly showing 1300ft elevation gain for 15K loop.- Location: Cameron Park Redwood Shelter (2300 Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX 76708)- Weather: Historic Average 75-80 degrees night time weather- No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system!- Volunteer: Volunteers make this race

happen! Sign Up Texas Summer Night Series This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. You can save up to 20% on the 2026 Texas Summer Night Series by registering for a Series Pass. You can choose your distance range or get the Midnight Monster Pass, which allows you to build up to the 40 Miler Race at the Noche Trail Run in September.Series Passes are available until June 3, 2026, lock in yours before! Sign Up for the Series HereThe first 50 people who register for any of the Texas Summer Night Series Passes will receive a FREE TSNS hat shipped to them. Anyone who finishes 3/7 races will receive a TSNS exclusive duffle bag. Complete 6/7 races, and runners get a Texas Summer Night Series plaque and the collectible race medals.June 6 | Texoma Challenge (Denison TX) Sign UpJune 13 | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX) Sign UpAugust 1 | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio TX) Sign UpAugust 15 | Night Claw (Glen Rose TX) Sign UpSeptember 5 | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX)

Sign UpSeptember 12 | Lone Star Night Run (near Ft Worth TX) Sign UpSeptember 19 | Noche Trail Run (near Kerrville TX) Sign Up Location and Times Cameron Park Redwood Shelter (2300 Cameron Park Dr, Waco, TX 76708)Schedule Friday:6PM-8PM: Packet Pickup (for all races)8PM: Friday Night 5K & 10K Start11PM: Friday Night CutoffSaturday:5:30PM-7:30PM: Packet Pickup7PM: Half Marathon Start7:30PM: 10K Ruck Start8PM: 5K, 10K & 15K Start12AM: Saturday Night Cutoff What You Get RACE GEAR/AWARDS:- Bear Country Night Trek Tri-blend Tee- Bear Country Night Trek Finisher Medal - A Texas Summer Night Series Collectable- Bear Country Night Trek RUCK Patch- 1st Place awards for all distances M & F- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" Award for Half MarathonRACE EXPERIENCE:- Aid Station Food & Hydration- Scenic Course- Photography- Fully Marked/Supported Course- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers OUTLAW MEMBERSHIP Love running Texas Outlaw events? The Outlaw Membership gives you 6 race entries per year for as

low as $25/month, plus a members-only community, and training tips from our team. Standard membership covers 5K through marathon distances. Ultra membership covers everything including 5K through 100 miles. Click here to join: www.OutlawMembership.com More Information/Policies/FAQ For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.comFor Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies PageFor other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website. Event's current local time: 3:21 AM CT