🎭 Mardi Gras Madness 🎭
Location Confirmed: Pearsall 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:
- Over-the-top medals: Unique and colorful awards for all participants.
- Stylish tees: A custom race t-shirt for participants.
- High-energy staff: Support throughout the event to keep the spirit high.
- Legendary Bigfoot Trophy: A special trophy for award winners.
🎊 What You Get 🎊
- Blinged-out finisher medal: Given to all participants of every distance.
- 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: ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under, including a tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.
- 1 Mile: Open to all ages & experience levels, includes tee shirt & medal, not chip timed.
- 5K (3.11 miles): Chip timed, with awards for 1st Overall Male & Female, and Masters (40+) categories.
- 10K (6.22 miles): Chip timed, similar awards as the 5K.
🏅 Age Group Awards 🏅
- 1st Overall M/F: Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty.
- 1st Masters 40+: Special Recognition Pin.
- Age Groups (M/F): From 10 & Under to 70+.
- 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!
- Contestants: Show off your outfits at the start line.
- Winner: Crowned by audience cheers.
- Prize: Bigfoot Prize Pack and Grand Marshal title for the winner.
- Go big and bold: Let the good times (and costumes) roll!
🎉 On-Course Festivities 🎉
This race is a moving second line parade. Aid stations are mini Mardi Gras block parties.
- Volunteers: Toss out Mardi Gras beads as you run.
- Shout: “Throw me somethin’, mister!” to collect beads.
- Crowd Spirit: Expect a lively atmosphere throughout the run.
- Celebrate: Join in the cavalcade of fun!
📅 Event Schedule
- 7:30–8:45am: Packet Pickup.
- 8:55am: Kids Dash starts.
- 9:00am: National Anthem & Race Start.
- Awards Ceremony: Given live as you finish!
🤝 Volunteer Options
Choose to volunteer and get perks!
- Volunteer then Run: Includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal.
- Full Race Volunteer: For those who want to help the event.
- Volunteer Roles: From Water Station Krewe to Bigfoot Mascot!
- Check-in: Arrive 1.5 hrs before start time.
🌧️ 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 Conditions: Expect mostly paved trails with some crushed granite.
- Amazing Experience: Join us for a memorable Mardi Gras experience.
- More Info: For details, visit Mardi Gras Madness.