Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest

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240 Hughes St. NE, Fort Walton Beach FL

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Welcome to Fort Mardi Gras 2026

Where movement meets music, community, and better minds.

The 7th Annual Fort Mardi Gras 5K Run/Walk & Festival

Bringing the energy, color, and culture of Mardi Gras to Fort Walton Beach.

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Beads, Beats, and Better Minds Foundation: This family-friendly celebration blends fitness, fun, and mental health awareness with live music, vendors, food, and unforgettable vibes.
Community is the Real Parade: Join us in this festive atmosphere.

Race Details

Race START: 9 a.m. with Mardi Gras festivities till 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Check-In Location

Check-in plus start/finish is located by the basketball courts in Ferry Park.

Child Registration

Free for Ages 10 and Under: With adult registration.
Registration on Race Day: You will register your child on race day or packet pick-up days!

Participation Benefits

Custom Mardi Gras Medal: All race participants receive a medal.
Late Registration: Same-day registrants not guaranteed a medal.

Mardi Gras Attire

Best dressed encouraged but NOT REQUIRED.

Pets Welcome

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome! Or stroll with your baby in a stroller!

Important Arrival Notice

(PLEASE arrive early as 7 a.m. on race day to check-in if you missed packet pick-up days)

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Race Mission

The 5k will be our 7th Annual, presented by the Beads, Beats & Better Minds Foundation, a Non-Profit whose mission is to support active minds and uplift young adults, their family, and peers.

Mental Health Awareness

Focus: Mental health/dis-ease is a social dilemma damaging our communities.
Race Purpose: Designed to address mental health/dis-ease by promoting proper exercise and mental stability.
Community Support: Together we will raise awareness while embracing diversity.