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 is LOCATED at Ferry Park Entrance
(56 Ferry Rd NE)
10 & UNDER FREE WITH ADULT REGISTRATION
- Registration: You will Register your child on Raceday when you pick up your Packet & Bib #’s.
EVENT DETAILS
- Same Day Registration: All same day registers are welcome.
- Packet Pick Up: If you missed packet pick up days, please arrive at the park as early as 8 am to get checked in.
- Race Start: The race will start at 9 am.
- Mardi Gras Festivities: Festivities will continue till 3 pm (FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC).
PARTICIPATION PERKS
- Custom Medal: Every participant will receive a Custom Mardi Gras MEDAL! (Same Day Registrants Not Guaranteed).
FAMILY FUN
- Event Activities: A Family Fun Event for all to enjoy!! Vendors, Face Painting, Gumbo, Music, Mardi Gras Beads & More!!
- Pets Welcome: Leashed dogs are welcome!!
- Stroller Friendly: Or stroll with your Baby Stroller!!
CONNECT WITH US
- Social Media: CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!
ABOUT THE EVENT
- Non-Profit Organization: The 5k will be our 7th Annual, presented by the Beads, Beats & Better Minds Foundation.
- Mission: Support active minds and uplift young adults, their family, and peers.
- Mental Health Focus: Focus foremost on MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS!
- Community Impact: Together we will raise awareness while embracing diversity, supporting one another, and using this stance to help direct hundreds of lives.
RACE START TIME
Race Starts: 9 a.m. With Mardi Gras Festivities till 3 pm @ Ferry Park, Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
FESTIVAL ACCESS
The Festival Part of the event is FREE and open to the Public!
STAY INFORMED
We will be following up with you by email and Facebook for important race information and updates or check back here!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Contact Phone: 501-837-5219
- Alternate Phone: 404-573-0951 for more information.
- Email: pr.ekelsey@gmail.com
EVENT LOCATION
240 Hughes St. NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
REGISTER HERE
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