Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas

Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas

Location

Bachman Lake Park, Dallas, TX

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 participants.
• Tees: Stylish tees for attendees.
• Staff: High-energy staff cheering you on.
• Trophy: The legendary Bigfoot Trophy awaits!

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

• 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 medal.
• 1 Mile: Open to all ages, not chip timed, includes tee shirt & medal.
• 5K (3.11 miles): Chip timed, awards for 1st Overall Male & Female, and Age Group Awards.
• 10K (6.22 miles): Chip timed, awards for 1st Overall Male & Female, and Age Group Awards.

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+:
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!

• Spirit: Pull out all the stops — beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better.
• Show Off: Contestants will show off their outfits at the start line.
• Crown Win: The winner will receive a Bigfoot Prize Pack.
• Grand Marshal: The winner leads the race parade-style just like in New Orleans.

On-Course Festivities

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

• Mini Parties: Aid stations are mini Mardi Gras block parties.
• Beads: Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads.
• Slogan: Shout out “Throw me somethin’, mister!”
• Collection: Keep your bead collection growing with every mile.

Event Schedule

• 7:30–8:45am: Packet Pickup
• 8:55am: Kids Dash
• 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!

Volunteer Options

• Volunteer then Run: Includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal: help for ~1.5 hrs before the race.
• Full Race Volunteer: Dedicated entirely to helping put on the event.
• Volunteer Roles: Water Station Krewe, 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 Expectation: Mostly paved trails with some crushed granite or dirt sections.

Join Us!

Join us for Mardi Gras Madness — beads flying, music pumping, and memories made. Let the Good Times Run! Sign Up Here!