Mardi Gras Madness - Austin

Location

East Metro Park

Event Overview

🎭: Mardi Gras Madness 🎭:
Let the Good Times Run!

Laissez les bons temps rouler — let the good times roll… or better yet, let the good times run! The Mardi Gras Madness 5K / 10K is your chance to hit the streets Big Easy–style, with beads flying, music pumping, and every mile feeling like a Bourbon Street parade.

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this isn’t just another run — it’s a full-on Mardi Gras party with all the fixings:

• Medals: Over-the-top medals for all finishers.
• T-shirts: Stylish tees included for participants.
• Staff: High-energy staff to cheer you on.
• Trophy: Compete for the legendary Bigfoot Trophy.

Post-Race Celebration

And when you cross the line, the party ain’t over — head to the Race Rally Tent, where our DJ will be spinning the hits, announcing every runner like royalty, and keeping the celebration rolling. Grab some snacks, raise a toast, and dance your way into the awards ceremony.

What You Get

• Finisher Medal: Blinged-out finisher medal for all participants.
• Youth Pricing: 12 & under 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
Our littlest runners — or as we call them, Petit Yetis — get their own moment in the spotlight!

• Distance: ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under.
• Medal: Includes tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.
• Timing: Non-timed with full of cheers.
• Photos: Professional photos to capture this first taste of Mardi Gras race magic.

🏃: 1 Mile
Open to all ages & experience levels.

• Timing: Not chip timed — just a joyride through Mardi Gras madness.
• Included: Includes tee shirt & medal.

🏃:‍♀️ 5K (3.11 miles)
Chip timed.

• Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
• Awards: 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
• Awards: Standard Age Group Awards (see below).

🏃:‍♂️ 10K (6.22 miles)
Chip timed.

• Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
• Awards: 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
• Awards: Standard Age Group Awards (see below).

Age Group Awards

1st Overall M/F – Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty.

1st Masters 40+ M/F – Special Recognition Pin.

Age Groups (M/F): 10 & Under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

• Awards: Each Age Group: 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze Award Pin.

Shirt Guarantee

Register 10 days before race day to guarantee your shirt size! After that, it’s lagniappe (a little something extra) if shirts remain.

Mardi Gras Costume Contest

🎷: Think you’ve got the most Mardi Gras spirit? Prove it before the race begins!

• Outfit: Pull out all the stops — beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better.
• Display: Contestants will show off their outfits at the start line.
• Winner: The loudest cheers = the crown!
• Prize: The winner will receive a Bigfoot Prize Pack and the honor of being named the official Grand Marshal of Mardi Gras Madness.

On-Course Festivities

This race is a moving second line parade 🎺:🎶:.

• Aid Stations: More than just hydration stops — they’re mini Mardi Gras block parties.
• Beads: Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads.
• Cheering: Shout out “Throw me somethin’, mister!” to keep your collection growing.

Event Schedule

• 7:30–8:45am: Packet Pickup
• 8:55am: Kids Dash (meet at the start line)
• 9:00am: National Anthem & Race Start

Awards Ceremony

Awards are handed out live, right after you cross the finish line. You’ll be immediately recognized for your accomplishment — no long wait required.

• Celebrate: Stick around, throw on your beads, and cheer for others.
• Brunch: If your stomach is calling, head out for a well-earned brunch.

Volunteer Options

• Volunteer then Run: Help for ~1.5 hrs before the race, includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal.
• Full Race Volunteer: Dedicated to helping put on the event: does not include running.
• Volunteer Rewards: Earn a Bigfoot race shirt, VIP access, and choice of free entry to a future race or $20 prepaid digital gift card.
• Roles: Water Station, Course Monitor, Finish Line Helper, and more!

Race Policies & Course Info

Rain or shine, hot or cold — Mardi Gras doesn’t stop for weather, and neither do we!

• Packet Pickup: Always offered 1.5 hrs before start.
• Course Surface: Expect mostly paved trails, some crushed granite, and dirt.

Join Us

Join us for Mardi Gras Madness — beads flying, music pumping, and memories made.