Mardi Gras Vibe: Laissez les bons temps rouler — let the good times roll with beads flying, music pumping, and every mile feeling like a Bourbon Street parade.
Full Party Experience: Enjoy over-the-top medals, stylish tees, and a lively Race Rally Tent with a DJ spinning hits.
Cheer and Celebrate: Runners will be celebrated, and awards are handed out live as you finish!
Run in Costume: Join the fun by dressing up for our Mardi Gras Costume Contest.
What You Get
Finisher Medal: Blinged-out finisher medal and festive race tee for ALL participants (all distances).
Youth Pricing: 12 & under are only $15 in the 5K & 10K!
Referral Bonus: Get a $20 refund when you refer 5 friends.
Group Discounts: Bring your krewe — the bigger your squad, the bigger your discount!
Race Distances
Kids Dash: ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under. Includes tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.
1 Mile: Open to all ages & experience levels and not chip timed.
5K (3.11 miles): Chip timed with awards for 1st Overall and Masters.
10K (6.22 miles): Chip timed with similar awards as the 5K.
Awards
Overall Awards: Bigfoot Trophy for 1st Overall Male & Female.
Masters Awards: Recognition Pin for 1st Masters Male & Female (40+).
Age Group Awards: Standard awards for various age divisions.
Shirt Guarantee: Register 10 days before race day to guarantee your shirt size!
Mardi Gras Costume Contest
Dress to Impress: Show off your Mardi Gras spirit with beads, feathers, and masks.
Crowd Participation: The audience crowns the winner with their cheers.
Grand Marshal: The winner gets a Bigfoot Prize Pack and the title of Grand Marshal.
Be Bold: Go big with your costume to win!
Event Schedule
Packet Pickup: 7:30–8:45 am on race day.
Kids Dash: 8:55 am at the start line.
National Anthem & Race Start: 9:00 am with a Mardi Gras twist.
Awards Ceremony: Live during and after the race for immediate recognition.
Volunteer Options
Volunteer then Run: Includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal for a limited group.
Full Race Volunteer: Dedicated roles without running but earning a Bigfoot race shirt.
Various Roles: Including water station, course monitor, finish line helper, and more.
Arrival Time: Volunteers arrive 1.5 hrs before start time.
Race Policies & Course Info
Weather Proof: Rain or shine, Mardi Gras doesn't stop — neither do we!
Packet Pickup: Available 1.5 hrs before start: additional dates communicated by email.
Course Conditions: Expect mixed surfaces including paved trails and some crushed granite.
Join Us: Be part of the fun at Mardi Gras Madness!