Loosen Up Before You Throw Down in Waco
You’ve trained.
You’ve traveled.
You’re one night away from race day.
Now what?
You shake it out like a badass.
The Badass Texas Shakeout Run is your official pre-race warm-up—happening at 6:00 PM the night before the race, starting and finishing at the Even Hotel in Waco, Texas. It’s short, it’s fun, and it’s exactly what your legs and mind need before you take on the Badass Texas Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.
What Is a Shakeout Run (And Why It Matters)
If you’ve never done a shakeout run before, here’s the deal:
It’s a short, easy run designed to loosen your legs, calm your nerves, and get your body primed for race day.
Not fast.
Not intense.
Just enough to wake everything up.
And at Badass Texas, we keep it simple:
👉 ~1.5 mile route
👉 All pace groups welcome
👉 Zero pressure, all vibes
You’re not here to prove anything. You’re here to prepare.
Expect a relaxed pace, light conversation, and that pre-race energy that hits different when you’re surrounded by people who are about to do the same hard thing as you.
Start + Finish: Even Hotel, Waco
Everything kicks off at the Even Hotel, which serves as race weekend HQ for Badass Texas.
📍 Start Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Even Hotel – Waco, TX
Run out. Run back. Run it twice or just stay and hang.
Because the real magic happens after the miles.
Post-Run Vibes: This Is Where It Gets Fun
Let’s be honest—the shakeout run is just the warm-up.
The post-run hang is where things level up.
🍹 Happy Hour Drink Specials
You just ran (even if it was easy), so yeah—you’ve earned it. Stick around for drink specials and toast to race weekend with your crew.
🎁 Raffles & Giveaways
We’re hooking you up with raffles after the run—because who doesn’t love free gear, race goodies, and a little extra luck before race day?
🎶 DJ Spinning Tunes
This isn’t a silent jog. We’ve got a DJ bringing the energy, setting the tone for the weekend. Think pre-race hype meets chill social run.
💆 HSU Chiropractic Care
Tight calves? Stiff hips? Travel soreness?
We’ve got HSU Chiropractic Care on-site to help get you adjusted, aligned, and ready to roll. This is your chance to take care of your body before the real work begins.
🧊CryoCruiser On-site
CryoCruiser will be onsite offering compression boot services for a fee.
Who Should Come?
Short answer: everyone.
- First-time runners who want to calm race nerves
- Half marathoners dialing in their legs
- 5K runners just looking to move and vibe
- Friends, family, and supporters
- Anyone who wants to be part of race weekend energy
You don’t need to be fast.
You don’t need to be experienced.
You just need to show up.
Why This Matters More Than You Think
The Badass Texas Shakeout Run isn’t just about loosening your legs—it’s about getting your head right.
Race day can feel big. Nerves kick in. Doubts show up.
But when you run the night before:
- You remind your body what movement feels like
- You burn off anxious energy
- You connect with other runners
- You shift from stress → excitement
That’s powerful.
And when race morning comes, you’re not walking into it cold—you’re stepping into it ready.
The Badass Texas Energy Starts Here
If race day is the main event, the shakeout run is the opening act that sets the tone.
This is where:
- You meet people running your same race
- You see the community in action
- You start to feel like you belong there
Badass Texas isn’t just about the miles—it’s about the experience.
And this is where it begins.
Quick Details Recap
Badass Texas Shakeout Run
📍 Even Hotel – Waco, TX
🗓 Saturday (night before race day)
⏰ 6:00 PM start
📏 ~1.5 miles
👟 All pace groups welcome
Post-Run Includes:
🍹 Happy Hour drink specials
🎁 Raffles & giveaways
🎶 DJ spinning music
💆 HSU Chiropractic Care
How to Register:
1. Login to your Race Roster account event dashboard. From there, you can add it from the event Store.
OR
2. Go to the race registration page and click on the event Store and add it from there.
Final Word
You don’t show up to Badass Texas unprepared.
You show up ready.
And the best way to get there?
Shake it out.
Meet your people.
Set the tone.
We’ll see you at 6PM.
Let’s get loose before we get legendary. 🔥🏃♂️
