Bigfoot Running Company - Northeast Side
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Event overview
The Day of the Dead Half Marathon San Antonio takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Northeast Lakeview College, 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd, Live Oak, TX 78148. The event is presented by Bigfoot Running Company and is billed as the "Texas Parks Edition." The half marathon course runs through park areas and mixed surfaces, which may include paved trails, crushed granite and occasional dirt paths. Aid stations are placed on the course. A costume contest is held at the starting area before the race and a winner receives the "Day of the Dead Best Costume Award" and a prize. A post-race rally tent hosts live music, a DJ, snacks and refreshments, and awards announcements.
Races, awards and logistics
Distances and event options include:
- Kids Dash - about 20 yards
- 1 mile
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles
- 15K - 9.3 miles
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- Virtual Run
- Volunteer then Run (includes a custom chip-timed bib, tee and finisher medal)
The 5K, Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon are chip timed. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are not chip timed. Standard award structure covers 1st overall male and female trophies, masters (age 40+) recognition pins, and age-group awards from 10 and under through 70+ with gold, silver and bronze placements where noted. Packet pickup is offered in the 1.5 hours before the event start. Course maps and additional event details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.