The Wiener Run - Waco
About this race
Grab your buns and get ready — it’s time to ketchup with your friends at The Wiener Run!
Join us this May for a hilarious, high-energy, springtime celebration of running, picnics, and pups — complete with a free hot dog and beverage at the finish line! 🐾🌸
This isn’t just a run — it’s a full-on BBQ bash with a side of community love. We’re proud to partner with a local wiener dog rescue group, to help fund their rescue operations. We’ll also be collecting dog food, toys, and treats for our four-legged friends — so bring a bag and show some puppy love!
🎉 Event Highlights
Join the fun and energy you’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:
🏅 Awesome finisher medals & super soft tees
💥Live DJ + name announcements at the finish line
🏆Bigfoot Trophy awards for top finishers
🌭 Free hot dog & beverage for every runner
🐾Dog rescue donations!
💧Aid stations throughout the course
🎶Live awards celebration — complete with BBQ vibes
👣You might even spot Bigfoot grilling in the background!
Our team’s #1 goal: to make your race fun, safe, and unforgettable.
🏃🏻♀️Race Distances
🐶Kids Dash – “The Tiny Wienie Run” (10 & Under)
A fun, 20-yard dash for our littlest runners!
Includes a race tee, a finisher medal, and an exclusive “Tiny Wienie” pin.
📸Our crew captures every adorable moment!
Not timed — just pure fun and laughter.
🌭1 Mile – “The Little Wiener Run”
Perfect for all ages and experience levels!
Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and plenty of cheers.
Not chip-timed.
🌭5K (3.11 miles) – “The Short Wiener Run”
Chip-timed with awards, music, and post-race celebration!
🏆1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️1st Masters (40+) – Special recognition pin
🥇Standard age group awards
🌭10K (6.22 miles) – “The Long Wiener Run”
Double the distance, double the glory!
🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin
🥇Standard age group awards
Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)
🏆1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy
🎖️1st Masters (40+) – Recognition Pin
Age Groups:
👦🏻10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+
🥇Gold – 1st | 🥈Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd
💲Special Pricing & Perks
🐾Youth Pricing: 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for only $15!
🌭Referral Bonus: Get a $20 refund when 5 friends sign up using your referral link!
👯 Group Discounts: The more the merrier — automatic refunds as your group grows!
🕧 Event Schedule
6:30–7:40 AM – Packet Pickup ends 20 min before the race!
7:55 AM – Kids Dash (meet at start line)
8:00 AM – National Anthem & Race Start
🍽️ Hot dog & beverage service opens at the finish line!
Results & awards available live at the registration tent.
🙌🏻 Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Then Run (5K Distance Only)
Be part of the action and then earn your bun! Includes a chip-timed bib, t-shirt, and finisher medal.
Schedule:
1️⃣Arrive 1.5 hrs early to help with packet pickup
2️⃣Run the 5K
3️⃣Help hand out awards post-race
💡Limited to first 5 sign-ups only.
Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Role)
Perfect for those who want to help but not run this time.
Volunteers Receive:
🎽Bigfoot race shirt
🎟️VIP race access
🎁Choice of a FREE future race entry or $20 Amazon gift card
Check-in: 1.5 hours before start time at the Registration Tent.
🦺Volunteer Roles & Ratings
Water Station: Keep cups full and spirits high!
Course Monitors: Direct runners & cheer with BBQ energy.
Finish Line Helper: Medals, refreshments, and applause!
Turtle / Sweeper: Support the final participant — heroes of the backline!
Packet Pickup / Results: Busy early, fun and relaxed after.
Floater: Help wherever needed — always in the action!
Lead Bike: Guide the fastest “franks” of the pack.
Bigfoot Mascot: The star of the show — photo ops galore!
🗒️Important Notes
👕Shirt guarantee: 10 days before race day.
☀️ Rain or shine — it’s BBQ season either way!
📦Packet Pickup: Opens 1.5 hours before race start.
⛰️Course Surface: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and grass paths.
🐕Public Space Notice: Events take place in public parks — please share the path with dog walkers and picnickers.
📧Questions? Email us at support@bigfootraces.com
🌸 Don’t Miss the Fun!
Grab your friends, lace up, and join us for the first-ever Wiener Run — where fun, food, and furry friends collide!
Whether you’re a tiny wienie, short wiener, or long runner, you’ll leave smiling and full of BBQ joy.
👉🏻Register now and relish the run!
Pick your distance
Running
Kids Dash
1 Mile Run
5k Run 3.1 Miles
10K Run 6.22 mile
Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles
Virtual Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Waco, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 8:23 PM local time (CDT) in Waco on May 23, 2027 — 13h 55m of daylight.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 45 Waco events
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