Bigfoot Running Company - Houston

Sugar Land, United States • 19 Apr 2026

Event overview

Running through the Decades - 1980s Edition is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Brazos River Park in Sugarland, TX. The event is hosted by Bigfoot Running Company and uses an 1980s theme with a pre-race costume contest, 80s music, and a live DJ. Packet pickup, post-race results at the registration tent, race shirts, and finisher medals are provided to participants.

Race details

Distances and event types:

  • Half Marathon - 13.1 miles (chip-timed)
  • Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles (chip-timed)
  • 5K - 3.11 miles (chip-timed)
  • 1 Mile Fun Run
  • Kids Dash - about 50 meters for ages 10 and under
  • Volunteer then Run - 5K option
  • Virtual Run

Awards and participant items:

  • Overall 1st male and female receive a Bigfoot trophy.
  • Masters (40+) receive special recognition pins.
  • Age-group awards for M/F from 10 & under through 70+ (gold, silver, bronze pins).
  • All finishers receive a medal and a race shirt; shirt guarantee is 10 days before race day.

Course and on-site info: Courses use paved trails and park paths with some mixed surfaces (crushed granite or dirt). Aid stations will offer water. Events take place in public parks and greenbelts where park users may be present. Volunteer roles and limited volunteer-then-run slots are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon Run 13.1 Mile
7 mi
Quarter Marathon Run 6.55 Mile
3 mi
5k Run 3.1 Miles
3 mi
Volunteer Then Run 5k 3.11 Miles
1 Mile Run
Virtual Run
Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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