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.

🏅 What You Get

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: Our littlest runners — or as we call them, Petit Yetis — get their own moment in the spotlight! ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under. Includes tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal. Non-timed, full of cheers and camera flashes as the crowd goes wild. Professional photos to capture this first taste of Mardi Gras race magic.
1 Mile: Open to all ages & experience levels. Not chip timed — just a joyride through Mardi Gras madness. Includes tee shirt & medal.
5K (3.11 miles): Chip timed. Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy, 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin, Standard Age Group Awards (see below).
10K (6.22 miles): Chip timed. Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy, 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin, Standard Age Group Awards (see below).

🏆 Age Group Awards

1st Overall M/F – 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 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!

Pull out all the stops: beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better.
The loudest cheers = the crown: The winner will receive a Bigfoot Prize Pack and the honor of being named the official Grand Marshal of Mardi Gras Madness, leading the race parade-style just like in New Orleans.
So go big, go bold: let the good times (and costumes) roll!

🔊 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.
Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads: so you can run draped in purple, green, and gold.
Shout out “Throw me somethin’, mister!” and keep your collection growing with every mile.

📅 Event Schedule

7:30–8:45am: Packet Pickup
8:55am: Kids Dash (meet at the start line and we’ll walk participants out to the starting area)
9:00am: National Anthem & Race Start (with a Mardi Gras twist)

🎖️ Awards Ceremony

At Mardi Gras Madness, we believe every achievement deserves a spotlight moment. That’s why our awards are handed out live, right after you cross the finish line. You’ll be immediately recognized for your accomplishment — no long wait required.

🤝 Volunteer Options

Volunteer then Run (5K only): Includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal. Help for ~1.5 hrs before the race, run the 5K, then assist with awards. Limited to the first 10 signups!
Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Option): This role is dedicated entirely to helping put on the event. If you want to both volunteer and run, sign up for the Volunteer then Run option above.
Earn a Bigfoot race shirt: VIP access, and your choice of free entry to a future race, or $20 prepaid digital gift card.
Volunteer Roles: Water Station Krewe, Course Monitor Parade Captain, Finish Line Helper, Turtle/Sweeper, Packet Pickup / Results Tent, Floater, Lead Bike, Bigfoot Mascot.

🌧️ Race Policies & Course Info

Rain or shine, hot or cold — Mardi Gras doesn’t stop for weather, and neither do we! Packet pickup is always offered 1.5 hrs before start. Courses are typically held at parks and greenbelts. Expect mostly paved trails, with a little lagniappe of crushed granite or dirt.