Bigfoot Running Company - Oklahoma City

Event overview

The Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Oklahoma City is scheduled for May 17, 2026 at Wheeler Park, 1120 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK. The event is hosted by Bigfoot Running Company as the 1980s edition and includes a pre-race 1980s costume contest and themed music.

Race distances and awards

Distances offered:

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

All finishers receive a race medal and a shirt. Awards include overall 1st place male/female Bigfoot trophies, 1st Masters (40+) recognition pin, and age-group awards (M/F) from 10 & under through 70+ with Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins.

Course, services and volunteering

Courses use paved trails and park paths with some sections on crushed granite or dirt. Aid stations will supply water. Race-day services listed include packet pickup, on-site results, event shirts, finisher medals, a live DJ, snacks at a rally tent, and race photography.

Volunteer roles are described for water stations, course monitors, finish line helpers, sweepers, packet pickup/results, floaters, lead bike, and a Bigfoot mascot role. The "Volunteer then Run" option is limited to the first five sign-ups; full-race volunteers are offered a race shirt, VIP access, and a choice of a future race entry or a $20 Amazon digital gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.