Bigfoot Running Company - Houston

Houston, United States • 13 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Heroes and Villains - Houston is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Houston, TX 77001, with the exact venue listed as TBD. The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and includes multiple race formats, a costume contest held before the races, post-race awards, and a DJ at the finish area. All finishers receive a medal and a race shirt. Course surfaces use park and greenbelt trails and are mostly paved with some crushed granite and dirt sections. Aid stations are provided along the courses. Events proceed in varied weather conditions.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • Kids Dash - 50-meter untimed dash (ages 10 and under)
  • 1 Mile - untimed fun run
  • 5K - chip timed (3.11 miles)
  • Quarter Marathon - chip timed (6.55 miles)
  • Half Marathon - chip timed (13.1 miles)
  • Volunteer then Run 5K - limited to first 5 participants
  • Virtual Run

Awards and extras: overall 1st male and female receive a Bigfoot Trophy, masters (40+) receive recognition pins, and the top three in each age group receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins. Packet pickup opens 1.5 hours before the race. Events take place in public parks and greenbelts, where participants may encounter other park users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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