Bigfoot Running Company - San Antonio

San Antonio, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Heroes and Villains - San Antonio

The Heroes and Villains event in San Antonio, TX, takes place on September 12, 2026 at Southside Lions Park. The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and offers multiple race distances, a costume contest before the races, post-race awards, a DJ, and on-site refreshments. Packet pickup is available on race morning and packet pickup opens 1.5 hours before the race. All races proceed rain or shine. A shirt guarantee applies for registrations up to 10 days before the event.

Race options, course and awards

  • 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)
  • Virtual Run and Volunteer then Run options

Courses use local park and greenbelt trails, mostly paved with some crushed granite and dirt sections. Aid stations will be available on course. All finishers in every distance receive a medal and shirt. Standard awards include Bigfoot trophies for 1st overall male and female, recognition for masters (40+), and age-group pins for top placings. Volunteer roles and benefits are listed for both run-and-volunteer and non-running volunteers, with limited spots available for the volunteer-plus-run option. 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
3 mi
5k Run 3.1 Miles
1 Mile Run
Kids Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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