BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k/8k Memorial Day Run/Walk
About the Event
48th 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 Bigfoot Finishing Medal. New 250th year design is here! Sign up early to be guaranteed a shirt. You will not want to miss out!
Entry Fee: $27 until 3/16, $29 until 4/14, $31 until 5/14. Day of Registration available for $49by 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 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.
Join fellow runners on May 25, 2026 for the BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k/8k Memorial Day Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Dansville.
Races Offered
Running
Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk
Whether you walk or run the 5k, you will receive a cool New Designed T-shirt, and if you are top 3 in your age group, you will receive an age group Trophy (yes, a Trophy)! Finishing medals are amazing! Music, Fun and Refreshments for ALL!
12 and Under Little Foot plus the 5k (both 5k and kids race)
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
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, and an awesome finishing medal! Music, Fun and Refreshments for ALL!
Bigfoot Challenge 5k Run/Walk Virtual
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 donation please to cover international postage.
Volunteer and Run 5k/8k
Get a Discounted Registration by helping us with Packet Pickup from 6:30-7:30am. Your registration includes regular signup and access to the 5k or 8k
About Dansville
BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5k/8k Memorial Day Run/Walk takes place in Dansville, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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