Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Shark Week Showdown - Austin
This event takes place on July 31, 2027 in Austin, Texas, hosted by Bigfoot Running Company. The race has an ocean and shark theme and offers music at the start and finish, aid stations on course, and super-soft race shirts. Packet pickup opens 1.5 hours before the race. Shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed at least 10 days before the event. The course uses a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths in parks and greenbelts.
Distances offered include:
- Kids Dash : 50 meters, not timed, with a Kids Dash medal
- 1 Mile : family friendly, not chip timed, finisher medal included
- 5K : 3.11 miles, chip timed, awards and finisher medal
- 10K : 6.22 miles, chip timed, awards and finisher medal
- Volunteer then Run 5K : 3.11 miles, includes chip timing and race tee
- Virtual Run : 9.33 miles, virtual participation option
Age group awards for the 5K and 10K cover ranges from 10 and under through 70 plus, with gold, silver, and bronze placements for top three in each group. The 5K and 10K also include overall awards and recognition for masters. Volunteer roles vary from water station and course monitors to finish line helpers and a mascot role. Full race volunteers receive a race shirt, VIP access, and a choice between a free future race entry or a $20 prepaid digital gift card. Volunteer then Run for the 5K is limited to the first 10 participants and includes event shirt and finisher medal. The event proceeds rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
