Bigfoot Running Company - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, United States • 22 Mar 2026

Event Details

The Dessert Dash event takes place in Oklahoma City at Stars & Stripes Park. It offers several running distances and a dessert-themed party atmosphere.

Distances

The event includes the following race distances:

  • Kids Dash (for participants aged 10 and under)
  • 1 Mile Run
  • 5k Run
  • 10k Run
  • Virtual Run There is also a specific "Volunteer then Run 5K" option.

Event Features

All participants receive a dessert ticket. The event includes a dessert-themed photo area with props like an inflatable donut. There are aid stations along the course. Runners receive a race t-shirt and a colorful finisher medal. The 5k and 10k races are chip-timed and offer awards for overall winners, masters (40+), and standard age groups. The Kids Dash and 1 Mile Run are not chip-timed. Special pricing is available for youth aged 12 and under for the 5k and 10k distances.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are two volunteer options. The "Volunteer then Run" option allows participants to help with pre-race tasks and then run the 5k. Full race volunteers, who do not run, receive a race shirt and a choice of a future free race entry or a gift card. Various volunteer roles are available, such as water station helper, course monitor, and finish line helper. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
10k Run 6.22 Mile
3 mi
5k Run 3.1 Miles
3 mi
Virtual Run
3 mi
Volunteer Then Run 5k 3.11 Miles
1 Mile Run
Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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