Summer Meltdown Half Marathon Austin

🌞 Location Pending

Location Pending: TBD

🏃‍♂️ The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon

The Summer Meltdown Half Marathon: Embrace the Heat, Conquer the Challenge

🌳 Race Overview

• Time: Kicks off at 7am
• Course: Winds through lush, shaded trails, alongside sparkling rivers, and across rolling hills
• Challenge: Texas heat will add intensity
• Aid Stations: Dotted along the course to ensure hydration

🌼 Nature Experience

• Sights: Majestic oak trees and wildflowers
• Sounds: Cheerful songs of birds
• Camaraderie: Electric atmosphere with fellow runners and volunteers
• Support: Enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on

🎖️ Participant Experience

• Event Amenities: Awesome medals, cool Tee's, high energy staff
• Refreshments: Snacks and drinks available at the race rally tent
• Live Awards: Recognition for accomplishments
• Fun Focus: Making your race experience fun, safe, and exciting

👶 Youth Pricing

• Special Rate: Youth-based pricing for the 5k & Quarter Marathon 12 & Under is only $15!
• Referral Bonus: Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others.
• Group Discounts: Join as a group for special discounts.

⏱️ Race Distances Offered

• Kids Dash: About a 20 yard dash for kids 10 and under, includes tee shirt and medal.
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages, includes tee shirt and medal.
• 5K: Chip timed race with overall trophies and age group awards.
• Half Marathon: A chip-timed event with various awards for finishers.

🏅 Awards Distribution

• Overall Awards: 1st overall M/F Trophy
• Master's Award: 1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ receives a special recognition award
• Age Group Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze pins for top finishers in various age groups

🗓️ Event Schedule

• 5:30-6:45am: Packet Pickup
• 6:55am: Kids Dash starts
• 7:00am: National Anthem and Race Start
• Awards: Results and Awards available immediately following the race

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

• Packet Pickup: Help interact with participants before the race
• Water Station: Fill and distribute cups of water while cheering runners
• Course Monitors: Ensure safety in designated areas
• Finish Line Helper: Assist in finish line tasks and distribute awards

🏆 More on Volunteering

• Lead Bike: Helps guide the first runner on course
• Bigfoot Mascot: Cheer on participants while wearing a fun mascot costume
• Volunteer Check-In: Arrive 1.5 hours before start time for advance duties
• Requirements: All volunteer positions help create an exciting atmosphere

🌧️ Weather Policy

Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

🔗 Sign Up Now

For more details and registration, visit Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Austin.