BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k Flag Day Run/Walk
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Palmetto, FL
- 7550 69th St E, 34221
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Celebrate Flag Day with a Bigfoot-themed 5k or kids' sprint, featuring patriotic swag, chip timing, and unique awards.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Celebrate Flag Day at the Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk in Palmetto, FL. This event offers a timed 5k race with age group awards and a special 'Little Foot' 0.8-mile sprint for kids 12 and under. Participants receive a patriotic T-shirt and a custom Bigfoot finishing medal, with a unique 250th year design for the T-shirt. Enjoy a fun, competitive atmosphere with a quirky Bigfoot theme, perfect for runners of all ages looking for a festive way to mark the holiday.
What to expect
- Run a chip-timed 5k with age group awards and special Bigfoot trophies.
- Kids 12 and under can join the 0.8-mile 'Little Foot' sprint, challenging Bigfoot himself.
- All participants receive a patriotic T-shirt and a custom Bigfoot finishing medal.
Standout details
- Custom Bigfoot Finishing Medal
- Patriotic 250th year T-shirt design
- Bigfoot Trophies for top finishers
- Kids' "Little Foot" race with Bigfoot
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 100m
Sat, Jun 13, 7:20 AM EDT · From $18.49
Opens Sep 14, 2025, 9:49 AM EDT · Closes May 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 0.8 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 7:30 AM EDT · From $25.49
Opens Jan 25, 2026, 3:21 AM EST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Jun 13, 7:30 AM EDT · From $32.49
Opens Jan 24, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Feb 17, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
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- 5K
Sat, Jun 13, 7:30 AM EDT · From $38.99
Opens Sep 14, 2025, 5:27 AM EDT · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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From the organizer
Join us at Buffalo Creek Park to celebrate Flag Day! All entries receive a Patriotic T-shirt and a Custom Bigfoot Finishing Medal. 250th year PatrioticTshirt design is here! Sign up early to be guaranteed a shirt. You will not want to miss out!
Little Foot race 12 and under: Entry fee $15 Little Foot, $20 Day of race. Starts at 7:20Am. Includes a cool medal and a T-shirt. Run a short out and back sprint with Bigfoot! See if you can beat him!
Results: 5k race includes live chip timing. Live results provided online and via text/email. The race will be professionally timed by the J3 Timing.
Age Group Awards (5k): Bigfoot Trophies to Overall and Masters (40+). 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+. Age group awards presented live during the race!
Packet Pick Up: 6:00Am At Buffalo Creek Park (Playground area)
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