Mardi Gras Madness - Houston

🎉 Mardi Gras Madness 🎉

Location Pending: Oyster Creek Park

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.
• T-Shirts: Stylish tees included for all participants.
• Staff: High-energy staff to cheer you on.
• Trophy: The legendary Bigfoot Trophy for top finishers.

🎊 What You Get 🎊

• Finisher Medal: Blinged-out medal for ALL participants.
• Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under run for only $15!
• Referral Bonus: Get a $20 refund when you refer 5 friends.
• Group Discounts: Gather your krewe for bigger discounts!

🏃 Race Distances

🏃‍♂️ Kids Dash: ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under, includes a shirt and medal.

🏃 1 Mile: Open to all ages, includes tee shirt & medal.

🏃‍♀️ 5K (3.11 miles): Chip timed with awards for top finishers.

🏃‍♂️ 10K (6.22 miles): Chip timed with awards for winners.

🏆 Age Group Awards 🏆

1st Overall Male & Female – Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty.

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 group awards: 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze Award Pin.

👕 Shirt Guarantee 👕

Register 10 days before race day to guarantee your shirt size!

👗 Mardi Gras Costume Contest 👗

Think you’ve got the most Mardi Gras spirit? Contestants will show off their outfits at the start line, and the audience will crown the winner with their cheers.

The loudest cheers will earn 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 are more than just hydration stops: they’re mini Mardi Gras block parties.

• Beads: Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads!
• Cheer: Shout “Throw me somethin’, mister!” to collect beads.

📅 Event Schedule 📅

• 7:30–8:45am: Packet Pickup.
• 8:55am: Kids Dash start.
• 9:00am: National Anthem & Race Start.

🥇 Awards Ceremony 🥇

Awards are handed out live, right after you cross the finish line. Celebrate with your bead collection or enjoy a well-earned brunch!

🤝 Volunteer Options 🤝

Volunteer then Run: Run the 5K after volunteering for ~1.5 hrs.

Full Race Volunteer: Help with the event without running.

Earn a Bigfoot race shirt and your choice of a future race entry or a $20 gift card.

☔ Race Policies & Course Info ☔

Rain or shine, Mardi Gras doesn’t stop for weather, and neither do we! Packet pickup is offered 1.5 hrs before start and the courses are primarily paved.

👟 Join Us 👟

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

For more information, visit: Mardi Gras Madness Houston