Bigfoot Running Company - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, United States • 25 Oct 2026
Event overview
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Oklahoma City takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Wheeler Park, 1120 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108. The event includes in-person and virtual options, a pre-race costume contest judged for creativity and authenticity, and a post-race rally tent with live music, food, and awards. Aid stations are placed on the course to provide water and assistance. Race apparel has a shirt guarantee cutoff of 10 days before the event.
Race details
- Kids Dash - about a 20 yard dash for children 10 and under; not timed; includes tee shirt, medal, and recognition pin.
- 1 Mile - not chip timed; includes tee shirt and medal.
- 5K - 3.11 miles, chip timed; 1st overall trophies and age-group awards.
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles, chip timed; overall Bigfoot trophies and age-group awards.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles, chip timed; overall Bigfoot trophies and age-group awards.
- Volunteer then Run - includes a chip-timed bib, tee, and finisher medal; requires volunteering before running.
- Virtual Run - remote participation option.
Packet pickup is offered beginning 1.5 hours before the event start. Course surfaces may include paved trails, crushed granite, and occasional dirt paths. Volunteer roles include course monitor and aid station positions, which earn race shirt, souvenir medal (subject to availability), VIP access, and a choice of a future free race entry or a $20 prepaid digital gift card. Standard age-group awards use gold, silver, and bronze pins across multiple age brackets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.