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• Barn Burner [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 6:50 AM

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  Who is ready to tackle this BARN BURNER of an event in the heat of summer!? You can choose between our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distance. Run or walk as fast as your heart desires and earn your very...

  Who is ready to tackle this BARN BURNER of an event in the heat of summer!? You can choose between our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distance. Run or walk as fast as your heart desires and earn your very own CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group to an ADDITIONAL AGE GROUP AWARD.

  Registration Includes:

  • Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 05/06 TO GAURUNTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

  • Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)

  • Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HM 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.

  39.1 km from Mineola
  Tyler, Texas, 76703, United States
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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run Walk

• The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Tyler [runsignup.com]

  Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 6:55 AM

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  Location Confirmed: Rose Rudman Park

  🌴🥥 Aloha, Runners! Welcome to The Big Kahuna 🌺🏃‍♀️

  Grab your shades, lace up your shoes, and get ready to run the island way — The Big Kahuna is bringing tropical...

  Location Confirmed: Rose Rudman Park

  🌴🥥 Aloha, Runners! Welcome to The Big Kahuna 🌺🏃‍♀️

  Grab your shades, lace up your shoes, and get ready to run the island way — The Big Kahuna is bringing tropical vibes, bright colors, and summer energy to the race course this June!

  Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this family-friendly morning race blends serious miles with laid-back luau fun. Whether you’re cruising the 5K or chasing waves in the 10K, you’ll finish feeling like the biggest Kahuna on the island.

  This isn’t just a run — it’s a tropical party on the move, complete with island-inspired energy, music at the finish line, and all the fun you expect from a Bigfoot event. 🌊✨

  🎉 Event Highlights

  🌺 Leis handed out at the race — a fun participant experience element

  🏅 Finisher medals for 1 Mile, 5K & 10K runners

  🏅 Special Kids Dash medal for our youngest participants

  👕 Super-soft Big Kahuna race tees

  🎶 Music at the start & finish line to set the luau mood

  🍧 Post-race tropical treat for every runner

  💦 Aid stations along the course

  📸 Tropical / luau-themed photo backdrop for post-race photos

  You might even spot Bigfoot rocking a lei and island attitude near the finish. 😎

  🏃‍♂️ Race Distances

  🌴 Kids Dash - (10 & Under)

  A short, fun dash designed just for kids!

  Includes a race tee, special Kids Dash medal, and tropical treat.

  Not timed — just smiles, cheers, and island fun.

  🏖️ 1 Mile

  Perfect for families, beginners, walkers, and casual runners.

  Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat.

  Not chip-timed.

  🌴 5K (3.11 miles) – “The Island Dash”

  Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers looking for a fun summer race.

  Chip-timed with awards and post-race celebration. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical treat ticket.

  🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

  🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

  🥇 Standard age-group awards

  🌊 10K (6.22 miles) – “The Big Kahuna Challenge”

  More miles, more bragging rights, more island glory!

  Chip-timed with awards and full finish-line festivities. Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and tropical 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

  🛍️ Optional Add-On Swag (Available for Purchase)

  🌴 Branded coconut cup

  🕶️ Surfboard sunglasses

  ❄️ Cooling towel

  💃 Hula skirt

  🌀 Tribal temporary tattoos

  Perfect for completing your race-day luau look!

  📅 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

  • Water Station

  Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!

  POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.

  • Course Monitors

  Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.

  POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.

  • Finish Line Helper

  Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.

  POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.

  • Turtle / Sweeper

  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!

  • Packet Pickup / Results

  Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.

  POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.

  • Floater

  General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.

  POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.

  • Lead Bike

  Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.

  POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!

  • Bigfoot Mascot

  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 Ultimate Summer Run!

  Grab your friends, throw on your tropical gear, and join us for The Big Kahuna —

  where island vibes meet race day fun.

  👉 Register now and make waves this June!

  📧Questions? Email us at [email protected]

  46.6 km from Mineola
  Tyler, Texas, 75703, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  1 Miles 5k 3.11 Miles 10k 6.22 Miles 9.33 Miles Run Walk

• Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Tyler, TX (26) [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:00 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:00 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6590535599

  This is an out-and-back course. (1.55M)

  The 5K does the course two times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574333005

  This is an out-and-back course. (2.18M)

  The Half Marathon does the course six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

  https://usroadrunning.com

  44.9 km from Mineola
  455 Shiloh Rd, Tyler, Texas, 75703, United States
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  5k 13.1 Miles Run

• 9th Annual Freedom Fighter 5K & Lil' Firecracker Kids Dash [itri365.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:25 AM

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  #RunForFreedom with us in the heart of Tyler, TX!

  Come celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with fitness, fun, and philanthropy - run or walk the patriotic, family-friendly Freedom Fighter 5K and...

  #RunForFreedom with us in the heart of Tyler, TX!

  Come celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with fitness, fun, and philanthropy - run or walk the patriotic, family-friendly Freedom Fighter 5K and Lil' Firecracker Kids Dash! We are proud to #RunForFreedom and will be donating a portion of race proceeds to Operation True North. You can also make a special donation directly to their organization while registering!

  Sponsorship / vendor inquires - please email Ashley at [email protected].

  Your 5K race packet includes:

  • Custom, commemorative event shirt

  • Finisher medal

  • Custom race bib & chip time

  • • coupons & freebies from sponsors!

  Your Kids Dash race packet includes:

  • Finisher medal

  • Custom race bib

  • • coupons & freebies from sponsors!

  This is a non-competitive, family-friendly 5K and kids dash. There are no awards.

  37.6 km from Mineola
  Tyler, Texas, 75702, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Kids Run Walk

• BOOM! [runsignup.com]

  Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 6:50 AM

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  Let's celebrate our INDEPENDENCE and FREEDOM together! 4th of July is one of the most popular holidays in the country, and we want to offer nothing less than an unforgettable holiday for you and your...

  Let's celebrate our INDEPENDENCE and FREEDOM together! 4th of July is one of the most popular holidays in the country, and we want to offer nothing less than an unforgettable holiday for you and your family. Come out and be a part of the biggest BOOM! in the state of Texas! 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 06/21 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.

  46.6 km from Mineola
  Tyler, Texas, 75703, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  1 Miles 5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run