BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k/8k Memorial Day Run/Walk
- Date Mon 26th May 2025
- Time 8:10AM EST
- Location Dansville, Michigan
- Price $17.44 - $38.69
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 47th Annual Memorial Day Bigfoot Challenge, taking place on Monday, May 26, 2025, in the charming town of Dansville, Ingham! This exciting event features both 5K and 8K race distances with an energetic start at 8:30 AM. Participants of all ages are invited to join in the fun and run alongside the legendary Bigfoot!
Not only will each entry receive a stylish T-shirt and a unique wooden Bigfoot finishing medal, but there’s also a Little Foot Race for kids 12 and under, starting at 8:10 AM. With age group awards and overall trophies up for grabs, including special recognitions for masters and grandmasters, everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on the festive parade that follows the race at 12 PM! Register early to secure your spot and guarantee your race shirt—this is a community event you won’t want to miss!
Not only will each entry receive a stylish T-shirt and a unique wooden Bigfoot finishing medal, but there’s also a Little Foot Race for kids 12 and under, starting at 8:10 AM. With age group awards and overall trophies up for grabs, including special recognitions for masters and grandmasters, everyone has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on the festive parade that follows the race at 12 PM! Register early to secure your spot and guarantee your race shirt—this is a community event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
47TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5K/8K 8:30AM START. COME TO LITTLE TOWN OF DANSVILLE AND RUN WITH BIGFOOT! THERE IS A PARADE FOLLOWING THE RACE AT 12PM. ALL ENTRIES RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND A (NEW) WOOD BIGFOOT FINISHING MEDAL. CURRENTLY WORKING ON A NEW PATRIOT BIGFOOT TSHIRT!!! PIC TO COME SOON! WE WILL HAVE SOME SIZES OF LAST YEARS DESIGN AS WELL. SIGN UP EARLY TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS OUT!
ENTRY FEE: $25 until 3/16, $29 until 4/14, $31 until 5/14. Day of Registration available for $39 by cash, check or online sign up. Register early for the discounted fee and to guarantee a shirt. Please email [email protected] 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 Little Foot, $20 Day of race. Starts at 8:10 am on the track, Includes a cool medal and a T-shirt. 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 place 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 Male and Female: Overall, Master (Over 40), Grand Master (Over 50), Senior Master (Over 60).
AWARDS: SELF SERVE AWARDS, BUT WILL WILL ANNOUNCE OUR OVERALL WINNERS IN BOTH RACES.
PACKET PICK UP: Sunday night 6:30-7pm at the High School track Race Day starting at 7:00 am at the Dansville High School Track, $39 for race day registration.
PROCEEDS support Dansville Running Club and the running programs at Dansville
ENTRY FEE: $25 until 3/16, $29 until 4/14, $31 until 5/14. Day of Registration available for $39 by cash, check or online sign up. Register early for the discounted fee and to guarantee a shirt. Please email [email protected] 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 Little Foot, $20 Day of race. Starts at 8:10 am on the track, Includes a cool medal and a T-shirt. 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 place 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 Male and Female: Overall, Master (Over 40), Grand Master (Over 50), Senior Master (Over 60).
AWARDS: SELF SERVE AWARDS, BUT WILL WILL ANNOUNCE OUR OVERALL WINNERS IN BOTH RACES.
PACKET PICK UP: Sunday night 6:30-7pm at the High School track Race Day starting at 7:00 am at the Dansville High School Track, $39 for race day registration.
PROCEEDS support Dansville Running Club and the running programs at Dansville
Races
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Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$28.06
Whether you walk or run the 5k, you will receive a cool New Designed T-shirt, and if your are top 3 in your age group you will receive an age group Trophy (yes, a Trophy)! Music, Fun and Refreshments for ALL! Be sure to check out our Halloween run Sunday Night Oct 19th 2025! Dress up and bring the kids! Do both races and receive half off your 2026 race entry. -
12 and Under Little Foot Plus the 5k (Both 5k and Kids Race)
Incl. $3.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$38.69
Run Both the 5K race and the kids run if you are 12 years old or under. Different Medals for each race. -
Bigfoot Challenge 8K Run Only
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$28.06
Start and finish in the same as the 5k, but the turn around is on Clark Rd vs Dakin Rd. Flat and fast. Map will be loaded soon. Large Trophies Overall/Master/Grand/Senior master. plus smaller trophies first three in each 5 year age groups. Thanks for your support. You will receive a cool New Designed T-shirt, Music, Fun and Refreshments for ALL! Be sure to check out our Halloween run Oct 29th 2025! Dress up and bring the kids! Do both races and receive half off your 2026 race entry. -
Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk Virtual
Incl. $3.69 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.69
The Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk is an opportunity to participate in the event from any location around in the world. Register, then run/walk at your own pace from any location, and your newly designed cool Bigfoot Challenge T-shirt, bib number, and medal will be shipped directly to you within 2 weeks of the event after you upload your time. You will have 2 weeks to submit your time. Thanks for your support! Virtual race applies to US residents only unless additional donation made to cover postage of medal, Tshirt and bib. When registering, make an additional $10 please to cover international postage. -
12 and Under Little Foot Kids Race
Incl. $2.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 26th May 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$17.44
12 and under Little Foot race includes a cool medal and a tshirt, your choice of either one or two laps around track, parents may run with child. (Bigfoot is running 1 lap with the smaller children). Kids receive a cool finishing medal. Two laps for older children, One lap for younger. If you love this race, be sure to come to our Candy Dash October 19th 2025
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