BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5K Flag Day Run/Walk

Lace up your running shoes for the BIGFOOT CHALLENGE 5K Flag Day Run/Walk on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in beautiful Palmetto, Florida! Starting and finishing at Buffalo Creek Park, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Flag Day with a choice of distances. Runners and walkers can tackle the main 5K, which features a scenic loop around Buffalo Creek Park before venturing onto sidewalks and side roads for an out-and-back course. For those seeking a shorter, fun experience, the 0.8-mile Park Loop Run provides a delightful tour within the park. Young athletes aged 12 and under can even participate in the Little Foot Race, a short sprint where they can test their speed against Bigfoot himself!

This race is renowned for its unique and festive atmosphere, promising more than just a finish line. All participants receive a patriotic T-shirt and a custom Bigfoot finishing medal, with the wooden finisher medals being especially noteworthy for their hand-painted, one-of-a-kind designs. The 5K race features live chip timing by J3 Timing, ensuring accurate results for all competitors, along with Bigfoot trophies for overall and masters winners, and custom awards for the top three finishers in each age group. Typical race day conditions in mid-June can see highs around 92F and lows around 74F, with a 24% chance of precipitation, so prepare accordingly for warm, humid Florida weather. Packet pick-up kicks off bright and early at 6:00 AM at the Buffalo Creek Park playground area, with the Little Foot Race starting at 7:20 AM EDT and the 5K following at 7:30 AM EDT. Be sure to grab a photo op with Bigfoot and enjoy the music, fun, food, and refreshments available to all!