Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth

🎉 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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