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

Is back and bigger than ever, bringing the energy, color, and culture of Mardi Gras to Fort Walton Beach.

Powered by the Beads, Beats, and Better Minds Foundation

Family-friendly celebration: Blends fitness, fun, and mental health awareness.
Live music: Enjoy performances that elevate the festival atmosphere.
Vendors: Explore various stalls offering food and crafts.
Community spirit: Celebrate together because community is the real parade!

Race START

9 a.m. with Mardi Gras Festivities till 3 p.m. (FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

Check In Plus Start/Finish

Location: Located at Ferry Park Entrance.
Address: 56 Ferry Rd NE.

10 & UNDER FREE WITH ADULT REGISTRATION

You will register your child on Raceday or Packet Pick Up Days!

All Race Participants Receive Custom Mardi Gras MEDAL!

(Same Day Registrants Not Guaranteed)

Mardi Gras Best Dressed

Encouraged but NOT REQUIRED.

Leashed Well-Behaved Dogs

Are welcome! Or stroll with your baby in a stroller!

Packet Pickup Info Below:

Location: DR. ED's NUTRITION SHOPPE.
Address: 417 D Mary Esther Cutoff NW, Fort Walton Beach.
Date: February 20th & 21st | 11 AM – 5 PM.
Note: Kids 10 & under can register FREE at packet pickup too with Adult or School Participation.

Important Reminder

If you can't make Packet Pick Up Days, PLEASE arrive early race day to check-in.

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Mental Health Awareness

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.

Our Focus

Mental health awareness: Addressing a social dilemma impacting communities.
Promoting exercise: Encouraging a healthy lifestyle and mental stability.
Community support: Embracing diversity while raising awareness.
Preventive measures: Enabling us all to be VICTORIOUS in the fight against mental dis-ease.