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💀🌺 Day of the Dead Half Marathon – 2027
Celebrate life, honor memories, and experience the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos at the Day of the Dead Half Marathon! Whether you're taking on the half marathon or cheering from the sidelines, expect a festive race filled with colorful traditions, music, and plenty of race-day excitement.
🎺 NEW for 2027!
In cities where available, mariachi bands will welcome runners at the starting line, performing live music beginning one hour before the race starts.
🎭 Costume Contest
Bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos to life with your most creative and colorful costume! Show off your calavera makeup, traditional attire, and festive designs during our pre-race costume contest. A winner will be selected and awarded a special prize before the race begins.
Come celebrate Day of the Dead with a memorable race experience! 💀🌺
Events
1 Mile Run
5k Run 3.1 Miles
Quarter Marathon 6.55 miles
Half Marathon 13.1 miles
Volunteer then Run 5K
8 spots left. Registration ends October 23, 2027 at 11:59pm CDT
Virtual Run
Pending Permit
Tanger Outlets
4015 S I-35 South Frontage Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
5:30-6:40am Packet Pickup
6:50am Costume Contest
6:55am Kids Dash
7:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Cutoff time:
Due to park permitting, we give all participants up to 4 hours to complete a Quarter & Half Marathon.
We allow walkers in all distances!
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: To Be Determined
Race Day Packet Pick Up: 5:30-6:40am @ race location.
Results and Age Group Awards are live and available for pick up at the Registration Tent immediately following your finish!
Award pins MUST be claimed at the Results Tent during the event.
Any unclaimed award pins remaining after the event will require shipping, and a $9.95 shipping fee will apply.
Themed Shirt & Finisher Medal
Premium Race Swag Worth Running For!
👕 Super-Soft, High-Quality Theme Shirt
🏅 Oversized, 3D-Molded Finisher Medal
⏱️ Medal Ribbon with Built-In Timekeeper
Age Group & Overall Awards:
🏆 1st Place Overall Male & Female
Awards are offered for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances.
1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ will receive a special recognition award lanyard pin.
The top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group will receive: Gold, Silver, & Bronze pins.
Award pins MUST be claimed at the Results Tent during the event.
Volunteer With Us!
Volunteer Then Run 5K
Want to help out and participate in the race? Our Volunteer Then Run option lets you enjoy the full race experience at a discounted rate!
This option includes:
- Custom chip-timed race bib
- Super soft event t-shirt
- Awesome finisher medal
- Entry into the event’s 5K distance
How It Works
Simply arrive approximately 90 minutes before race start to assist with packet pickup and other pre-race tasks. About 10 minutes before the race begins, you’ll join participants at the starting line for the warmup and start the race with everyone else!
After completing your run and taking some time to recover, you’ll help us with post-race activities such as handing out awards.
Important Information
- Limited to the first 5 registrations
- Available for the 5K distance only
- To sign up, please click on the Registration button above.
Full Race Volunteer
(This option does not include race participation.)
Help us create an unforgettable race experience for our runners and community! Full Race Volunteers receive:
- Official Bigfoot race shirt (if available)
- VIP race access
- Your choice of:
- A FREE future race entry (transferable to a friend or family member), or
- A $20 prepaid digital gift card
To sign up, please click on the Volunteer button above.
Volunteer Positions
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Water Station
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Course Monitor
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Finish Line Helper
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Turtle / Sweeper
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Packet Pickup / Results
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Floater
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Lead Bike
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Bigfoot Mascot
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Cool Down Crew
Race Day Questions
Volunteers arrive at the event 1.5 hours before start time and check in at the registration tent.
Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold!
All finishers of all distances will receive a finisher medal and themed shirt. Kid's Dash receive a special Kid's medal.
1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ will receive a special recognition award lanyard pin.
The top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group will receive: Gold, Silver, & Bronze pins
Age Groups
- -10
- 11–14
- 15–19
- 20–24
- 25–29
- 30–34
- 35–39
- 40–44
- 45–49
- 50–54
- 55–59
- 60–64
- 65–69
- 70-79
- 80+
No-Refund Policy
BIGFOOT RACES PROCEED RAIN, SHINE, HOT OR COLD FOR THIS REASON NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.
If you can't make it to your event, please contact us and we'll be happy to help you transfer your registration to Virtual or another event at another date/city or a friend!
Virtual Run Option
To switch to a virtual race, please notify us at least 24 hours before race day. Your race swag can be shipped directly to you!
Requests submitted after race day are not eligible for the virtual option. Instead, you may transfer your registration to another eligible race.
Public Space Notice:
Most Bigfoot Running Company events take place in public parks and shared-use spaces. You may encounter regular park visitors, including individuals walking dogs, families with strollers, or others enjoying the park for personal recreation. Please be courteous and aware of your surroundings as you run.
