Bigfoot Running Company - Houston

Event overview

Heroes and Villains - Houston is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Houston, TX (zip 77001). The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and includes on-site festivities such as a costume contest with prizes (a $25 gift card, a free future race entry, and a Bigfoot Prize Pack), a DJ, awards, and post-race snacks and photos. Packet pickup is available on race morning for 1.5 hours. Shirt availability is guaranteed up to 10 days before the event. Races proceed in public parks, greenbelts, and roads; participants may encounter park users.

Races and awards

The event offers multiple distances:

• Kids Dash - 50 meters (ages 10 & under)
• 1 Mile - untimed fun run
• 5K (3.11 miles) - chip timed
• Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) - chip timed
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - chip timed
• Volunteer then Run 5K - chip timed, limited spots
• Virtual Run

All finishers receive a medal and shirt. Standard awards for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon include a Bigfoot Trophy for 1st overall male and female, a recognition pin for 1st masters (40+), and Gold/Silver/Bronze pins for the top three in each age group. Age groups range from 10 & under up to 70+.

Course, support, and volunteers

Courses run on scenic park and greenbelt trails, mostly paved with some crushed granite and dirt sections. Aid stations are available on course. Volunteer roles and benefits are listed for positions such as water station, course monitor, finish line helper, packet pickup, lead bike, and mascot. Volunteer Then Run includes a t-shirt and finisher medal and is limited in availability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.