Event: This is our 3rd annual Mardi Gras Mile that will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am to kickoff the New Bern Mardi Gras Festival in Historic Ghent.
Experience: This will give our racers a one-of-a-kind experience to run through the streets with the crowd lined up to cheer them on.
Attire: Racers are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras Attire.
Registration: Race information and runner registration will be through Run the East (runtheeast.com).
💰 Registration Details
Cost: $20 per participant until 2/1/2025, then increases to $25 per participant until race day on 3/1/2025.
🏆 Awards
Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Overall, Male & Female.
Age Group Awards: 1st in Age Group, Male & Female: Under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-80, 80+
🎁 Giveaway
Included: Race registration includes a customized Mardi Gras bead and a drink ticket.
📅 Event Day Information
Packet Pick-up: Packet pick-up will be at the start line the day of the race starting at 10am. Same day registration closes at 10:40 am.
Road Closures: There will be road closures due to the festival and parade.
Parking: Parking is available at Temple Church (1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern) that can be best accessed from Rhem St.
Timing: Please allow yourself enough time to get to the start line.
🏅 Awards Ceremony
Announcement: Once results are available following the race, awards will be announced at the main festival stage.
🔗 Additional Information
Festival Details: Find out more about the festival here: New Bern Mardi Gras
Race URL: For more information on the race, visit this link.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!