🎉 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 participants.
- Tees: stylish race tees for all distances.
- Staff: high-energy staff to cheer you on.
- Trophy: the legendary Bigfoot Trophy for the winners.
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.
🏅 What You Get
- Blinged-out medal: Finisher medal and festive race tee for ALL participants.
- Youth pricing: 12 & under are only $15 in the 5K & 10K!
- Referral Bonus: Get a $20 refund when you refer 5 friends.
- Group Discounts: The bigger your squad, the bigger your discount!
🧒 Race Distances
👦 Kids Dash
- Distance: ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under.
- Inclusions: Includes tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.
- Timing: Non-timed, full of cheers and camera flashes.
- Photos: Professional photos to capture this first taste of Mardi Gras race magic.
🏃♂️ 1 Mile
- Eligibility: Open to all ages & experience levels.
- Timing: Not chip timed — just a joyride through Mardi Gras madness.
- Inclusions: Includes tee shirt & medal.
🏃♀️ 5K (3.11 miles)
- Timing: Chip timed.
- Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
- Awards: 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
- Awards: Standard Age Group Awards.
🏃♂️ 10K (6.22 miles)
- Timing: Chip timed.
- Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
- Awards: 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
- Awards: Standard Age Group Awards.
🏆 Age Group Awards
- Overall: 1st Overall M/F – Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty.
- Masters: 1st Masters 40+ M/F – Special Recognition Pin.
- Gender Specifics: Age Groups (M/F): 10 & Under, 11–14, 15–19, and so on.
- Age Group Awards: 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!
- Outfits: Beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better.
- Showcase: Contestants will show off their outfits at the start line.
- Winner: The loudest cheers crown the winner!
- Prize: Bigfoot Prize Pack and the honor of being Grand Marshal.
🎶 On-Course Festivities
This race is a moving second line parade.
- Aid Stations: Mini Mardi Gras block parties.
- Beads: Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads.
- Shout Out: “Throw me somethin’, mister!” and keep your collection growing.
- Fun: Turn the course into a celebration!
📅 Event Schedule
- Packet Pickup: 7:30–8:45am.
- Kids Dash: 8:55am (meet at the start line).
- Race Start: 9:00am (with a Mardi Gras twist).
- Awards Ceremony: Given Live as You Finish!
🤝 Volunteer Options
🤸 Volunteer then Run (5K only)
- Includes: Bib, shirt, & finisher medal.
- Role: Help for ~1.5 hrs before the race and run the 5K.
- Limited: Limited to the first 10 signups!
👥 Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Option)
- Note: Dedicated to helping put on the event.
- Incentives: Earn a Bigfoot race shirt, VIP access, and your choice of a free future race entry or a $20 prepaid digital gift card.
🌟 Volunteer Roles:
- Water Station Krewe: Keep cups filled, beads flying, and energy high.
- Course Monitor Parade Captain: Direct runners and keep them safe.
- Finish Line Helper: Welcome finishers.
- Turtle/Sweeper: Walk with the last runner.
- Packet Pickup: The hub of the action.
- Floater: Hand out medals, snacks, or join the bead toss fun.
- Lead Bike: Lead the way like a parade.
- Bigfoot Mascot: The life of the party at the finish line.
Volunteers arrive 1.5 hrs before start time & check in at the Registration Tent.
🌧️ 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 Info: Courses are typically held at parks and greenbelts.
- Trail Conditions: Expect mostly paved trails, with some crushed granite or dirt.
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