240 Hughes St. NE, Fort Walton Beach FL
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
🎉 Welcome Back 2026 7th Annual Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest!
📍 Check In Plus Start/Finish Location
- Location: Ferry Park Entrance (56 Ferry Rd NE)
👶 Free Registration for Kids 10 and Under
- Eligibility: Free with adult registration.
- Registration: Register your child on race day when you pick up your Packet & Bib #’s.
⏰ Same Day Registrations
- Timing: Arrive at the park as early as 8 am to get checked in.
- Race Start: 9 am, with Mardi Gras festivities till 3 pm.
- Access: Free & open to the public.
🏅 Participant Rewards
- Medal: Every participant receives a Custom Mardi Gras Medals.
- Note: Same day registrants not guaranteed medals.
🎶 Family Fun Activities
- Attractions: Vendors, face painting, gumbo, music, and Mardi Gras beads.
- Accessibility: Leashed dogs welcome or stroll with your baby stroller!
📱 Connect with Us
- Social Media: CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!
🧠 Mental Health Awareness
- Focus: Addressing Mental Health/Dis-ease in our communities.
- Promise: Promoting proper exercise and mental stability.
- Goal: Embrace diversity and support each other.
🏁 Race Timing and Festival
- Start Time: Race starts at 9 am with festivities till 3 pm.
- Public Access: The festival portion is free and open to the public!
📧 Stay Updated
- Communication: Follow up by email and Facebook for important race information and updates.
🏃♂️ Contact Information
- Phone: 501-837-5219 or 404-573-0951 for more information.
- Email: pr.ekelsey@gmail.com
📅 Event Details
- Date: 2026-02-28
- Location: 240 Hughes St. NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
- Race URL: More Information Here
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