When
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Where
1264 Adams St, Dansville MI
Distances
5K
About this race
48th Annual Memorial Day Bigfoot Challenge 5K/8K
Join us on May 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM in the little town of Dansville, MI to run with Bigfoot! There is a parade following the race at 12 PM. All entries receive a T-shirt and a Bigfoot Finishing Medal. The new 250th year design is here! Sign up early to be guaranteed a shirt. You will not want to miss out!
Entry Fee
- Early Registration: $27 until 3/16
- Pre-registration: $29 until 4/14
- Final Registration: $31 until 5/14
- Day of Registration: $49 by cash, check, or online sign up
Register early for the discounted fee and to guarantee a shirt. Please email cherepepper@gmail.com for a family discount code for 3 or more. Please see information on the bottom of the page to learn more about how to Run for FREE! Donate $100 and receive one free entry.
Little Foot Race (12 and under)
- Entry Fee: $15 for Little Foot, $20 on the day of the race
- Start Time: 8:10 AM on the track
- Includes: A cool medal and a T-shirt
- Participation: Run one lap or two, your choice. Bigfoot (Sasquatch) will be running one lap with younger kids: see if you can beat him!
Results
Your accurate chip time on the 5K/8K only and current overall and age group placement will be texted to your phone and live on this site. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Age Group Awards
5K & 8K Bigfoot Trophies to Top 3 in each age group: 12 & under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Overall Awards
For both 5K & 8K, LARGE BIGFOOT TROPHIES will be awarded for Male and Female Overall, Master (Over 40), Grand Master (Over 50), and Senior Master (Over 60).
Awards
Awards will be self-serve, but we will announce our overall winners in both races.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pickup will be on Sunday night from 6:30 to 7 PM at the High School track, and on Race Day starting at 7:00 AM at the Dansville High School Track. The cost for race day registration is $39.
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