Mardi Gras Madness - Houston

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Oyster Creek Park, Sugarland TX

Sunday, February 8th, 2026

🎉 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:

Over-the-top medals: Celebrate your achievement with an impressive medal.
Stylish tees: All participants will receive a festive race tee.
High-energy staff: Enjoy a lively atmosphere throughout the event.
Legendary Bigfoot Trophy: Compete for this unique award.

🎶 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

Blinged-out finisher medal: Awarded to 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

Designed for: Ages 10 & under.
Distance: ~50 meters.
Includes: Tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.
Non-timed: Full of cheers and camera flashes.

🏃‍♂️ 1 Mile

Open to: All ages & experience levels.
Not chip timed: A joyous experience through Mardi Gras madness.
Includes: Tee shirt & medal.

🏃‍♀️ 5K (3.11 miles)

Chip timed: Competitive running experience.
Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
1st Masters (40+): Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
Standard Age Group Awards: See below for details.

🏃 10K (6.22 miles)

Chip timed: Accurate timing for your performance.
Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
1st Masters (40+): Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
Standard Age Group Awards: See below for details.

🏆 Age Group Awards

1st Overall M/F: Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty.
1st Masters 40+ M/F: Special Recognition Pin.
Age Groups: Awards for various age categories (10 & Under, 11-14, etc.).
Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze for each Age Group.

👕 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!

Pull out all the stops: Beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better.
Contestants: Show off their outfits at the start line.
The loudest cheers: Crown the winner with audience cheers.
Winner's Prize: A Bigfoot Prize Pack and the honor of leading the race parade-style.

📅 Event Schedule

Packet Pickup: 7:30–8:45am.
Kids Dash: 8:55am.
National Anthem & Race Start: 9:00am.
Awards Ceremony: Given live as you finish!

🤝 Volunteer Options

Volunteer then Run (5K only): Includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal.
Full Race Volunteer: Non-running role to help with the event.
Earn: Bigfoot race shirt, VIP access, and free entry to a future race or a $20 digital gift card.
Volunteer Roles: Water Station Krewe, Course Monitor, Finish Line Helper, and more!