Race Day Starts In…

This isn’t just another run — it’s a full-on Mardi Gras party with all the fixings: over-the-top medals, stylish tees, and high-energy staff. And when you cross the line, the party ain’t over — head to the Race Rally Tent, where our DJ will be spinning the hits, announcing every runner like royalty, and keeping the celebration rolling. Grab some snacks, raise a toast, and dance your way into the awards ceremony.

🎷 Mardi Gras Costume Contest 🎷

Think you’ve got the most Mardi Gras spirit? Prove it before the race begins!
Pull out all the stops — beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better. Contestants will show off their outfits at the start line, and the audience will crown the winner with their cheers.
The winner will receive a Bigfoot Prize Pack and the honor of being named the official Grand Marshal of Mardi Gras Madness, leading the race parade-style just like in New Orleans.

Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads so you can run draped in purple, green, and gold!

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Mardi Gras Madness

$25 - $60

$15 $50

8:55AM - 9:00AM CST

Events: Kids Dash 1 Mile Run 5k Run 3.1 Miles 10k Run 6.22 Mile Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles Virtual Run

Registration

Results

Check out your results after the race here!

Photos

Check out your race photos here!

Volunteer

Race Location: TO BE DETERMINED

To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Waco, TX 76711 US View Location on Map

Results and Age Group Awards are live and available for pick up at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Award pins MUST be claimed at the Results Tent during the event. Any unclaimed award pins remaining after the event will require shipping, and a $9.99 shipping fee will apply.

Event Schedule

7:30-8:40am Packet Pickup (Ends 20 min before the race starts)
8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

Race day packet pickup information:

Packet pickup is always offered the morning before the event start time and ends 20 minutes before the race starts. If an additional packet pickup is scheduled it will be communicated via email to all registered participants.

Race Day Swag:

🏅Themed Shirts & Legendary Finisher Medal

🏆 1st Place Overall Male & Female

Age Group Awards:

Awards are offered for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances.

1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ will receive a special recognition award lanyard pin.
The top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group will receive: Gold, Silver, & Bronze pins

Award pins MUST be claimed at the Results Tent during the event. Any unclaimed award pins remaining after the event will require shipping, and a $9.99 shipping fee will apply.

Volunteer With Us!

Registration

Volunteer Then Run 5K

Want to help out and participate in the race? Our Volunteer Then Run option lets you enjoy the full race experience at a discounted rate!

This option includes:

Custom chip-timed race bib
Super soft event t-shirt
Awesome finisher medal
Entry into the event’s 5K distance

How It Works

Simply arrive approximately 90 minutes before race start to assist with packet pickup and other pre-race tasks. About 10 minutes before the race begins, you’ll join participants at the starting line for the warmup and start the race with everyone else!

After completing your run and taking some time to recover, you’ll help us with post-race activities such as handing out awards.

Important Information

Limited to the first 5 registrations
Available for the 5K distance only
To sign up, please click on the Registration button above.

Volunteer

Full Race Volunteer

(This option does not include race participation.)

Help us create an unforgettable race experience for our runners and community! Full Race Volunteers receive:

Official Bigfoot race shirt
VIP race access
Your choice of:
- A FREE future race entry (transferable to a friend or family member), or
- A $20 prepaid digital gift card

To sign up, please click on the Volunteer button above.

Volunteer Positions

Water Station
Course Monitor
Finish Line Helper
Turtle / Sweeper
Packet Pickup / Results
Floater
Lead Bike
Bigfoot Mascot
Cool Down Crew

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 and ends 20 min before.

If an additional packet pickup is scheduled it will be communicated via email to all registered participants.

All finishers of all distances will receive a finisher medal and themed shirt. Kid's Dash receive a special Kid's medal.

1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ will receive a special recognition award lanyard pin.
The top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group will receive: Gold, Silver, & Bronze pins
Age Groups

-10
11–14
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70-79
80+

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*Youth-based pricing for the 1 mile, 5k & 10K - 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 group discount gets.

*Shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days out from the event.

No-Refund Policy

BIGFOOT RACES PROCEED RAIN, SHINE, HOT OR COLD FOR THIS REASON NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.

If you can't make it to your event, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you transfer your registration to Virtual or another event at another date/city or a friend!

Public Space Notice:

Most Bigfoot Running Company events take place in public parks and shared-use spaces. You may encounter regular park visitors, including individuals walking dogs, families with strollers, or others enjoying the park for personal recreation. Please be courteous and aware of your surroundings as you run.

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