Location Confirmed: Walker Place Park
Hey Louisiana! Are You Ready to Run for Freedom?
This summer, gear up for the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon—the most exhilarating race to hit the nation! Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this event will take you on a breathtaking journey through some of the area’s most beautiful trails, showcasing all the natural beauty your 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 prize 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 finisher medal, and a chip-timed race bib to commemorate your achievement.
For the Little Yetis
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 patriotic 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’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:
Awesome medals, cool tees, high-energy staff, 100% focus on participant experience, live awards, and of course—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 recognized for their accomplishments, and aid stations will be on the course to provide water and assistance as needed. Our primary focus is to make your race fun, safe, and exciting.
All finishers of all distances will receive a medal and shirt!
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Youth-based pricing for the 2-mile, 4-mile, and 8-mile events – ages 12 & under are only $15!
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Refer 5 participants and receive a $20 refund.
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Group discounts available—the bigger your group, the larger your discount!
Race Distances Offered
Kids Dash – This event is for our little Yetis 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 – Designed for all ages and experience levels. This event is not chip-timed and includes a tee shirt and race medal.
4 Mile – Chip-timed and includes trophies for 1st overall male and female finishers, recognition pins for 1st place masters (40+), and standard age group awards.
8 Mile – Chip-timed and includes trophies for 1st overall male and female finishers, recognition pins for 1st place masters (40+), and standard age group awards.
Half Marathon (13.1 miles) – Chip-timed and includes trophies for 1st overall male and female finishers, recognition pins for 1st place masters (40+), and 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 lanyard pin
Age Group Awards (M/F):
10 & Under – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
11–14 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
15–19 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
20–24 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
25–29 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
30–34 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
35–39 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
40–44 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
45–49 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
50–54 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
55–59 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
60–64 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
65–69 – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
70+ – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pins
Shirt guarantee cutoff: 10 days before the event. After that, shirt availability and sizing will be updated on this listing.
Event Schedule
5:30–6:45 AM: Packet Pickup
6:55 AM: Kids Dash (meet at start line; we’ll walk participants to their area)
7:00 AM: National Anthem & Race Start!
Results and Awards: Live and available immediately after your finish at the registration tent.
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 Options (you will not be running in this race)
Sign up under the “VOLUNTEER” tab on the event page. Volunteers earn a Bigfoot race shirt, VIP race access, and their choice of a FREE race entry to a future event or a $20 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 or 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.