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Branson's Great Bacon Race is an event combining America's favorite food (BACON) and our favorite form of athleticism (RUNNING)! All to sponsor MISSIONS. Aid stations and finish line will be stocked and full of delicious BACON! We offer a 5K and Half Marathon. All finishers will receive a unique bacon themed finisher medal and BACON t-shirt. Basically BACON Be Everywhere! There is so much BACON it’s BACON Me Crazy!
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION INFORMATION:
What is a Virtual Race? A virtual race is a race that can be run anywhere. Participants can run or walk the race distance wherever they want during the designated race period, even indoors on a treadmill.
How does a virtual race work? Simply register for our race complete the distance any time and anywhere you desire (even on a treadmill!) by the race date.
Who can participate? Anyone! Young or old, fast or slow – we encourage participants of all ability levels.
Can I walk? Do I have to complete the entire distance all at once? We encourage you to run as much of it as you can, but walking is okay! Most participants complete their run all at once, but we understand that not everyone is able to complete a 5k in one outing. So set your goal – whatever that may be – and go out and accomplish it! If that means you need to break up your run into multiple segments, so be it.
What if I can’t complete my run during the race period? It's okay, we understand that life happens. We still encourage you to complete the distance as soon as you can. We will mail medals to all registrants after the event date.
How do I track my distance and time? The most accurate way to do this is by using a Running GPS watch, but there are also several free smartphone apps available for iPhones and Android phones that you can use.
When will I receive my medal? We will ship all medals the 2 weeks following the race date.
Event details and schedule
Race Course: The race course follows the trails by Table Rock Lake beginning at the Dewey Short Visitor Center. 5K will be a one point turn around.
The Half Marathon will begine at 7:30 AM and the 5K will begin at 8:00 AM.
This is a race for Charity and no refunds will be given in the case of weather cancellation.
Choose the 5K,or fun run
5k starts at 7:30am with the Mile
Mile Runners will have their own timing mats
Run along the beautiful Lake Taneycomo, starting and finishing at the middle fountains on Branson Landing.
The 5k is one loop, Fun Run Mile is on the Landing down and back
TEAMS.......If you want to make a team ( 5K ONLY ) Runners must be paid 5k runners ..... (Online) team captain will pay team fee, then runners can add to that team... ( captain must tell team members team name and password ) For new runners signing up on race day once you have entered into the race you will be given a bib number you will claim your team...Team captain will fill out form with team name and runners bib numbers ...takes at least 5 runners to complete a team. A team can be all the same gender or mixed. To claim a team is $40.00 for the team paid by captain. Already paid 5k runners can join team ... Team Trophy and fireworks as award. NEW FINISHER MEDAL ->
Awards: Overall winners: 5k 1st Large Fireworks, • (male & female) 125.00 Gift Card Award from Fleet Feet
Awards to Masters (40+) male & female: 5k 1st Place Large Fireworks
Overall champion trophy awards in the following age divisions male & female: 10 & under, 11-14, 15- 19, 20-29, 30--39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & up
2nd and 3rd place 🥉 in age groups
Mile Fun Run Champion 12-under male and female 1st place award and fireworks … and finisher medal for all runners
We will have finisher medals for all races
Highland Dairy Ice Cream will be at the Finish Line passing out ice cream cones / bars / orange push ups
Giveaways ..... Gift cards from Branson Landing Star Bucks and Fireworks over $500.00 in prizes
Packet pick up will be July 2nd Fleet Feet 1254 E Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 3pm to 5pm
July 3rd Oscar's Famous Ribs 302 Veterans Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
3pm to 6pm Pick your packet up on July 3rd receive a $5.00 voucher for Oscar's BBQ First 50 Runners
PPU also Race Morning July 4th 6:15am to 7:15am Branson Landing At The Fountains
Out Of Town 5k 10k virtual is a separate race awards and t-shirts will be mailed out. Only Trophies and medals no fireworks will be mailed out
Runners will have until 7/12 to turn in their race results for the Fun Run mile, 5k or 10k these races are virtual only. Times will be posted and t-shirts / awards will be mailed out on Monday 7/13