Mardi Gras Madness - San Antonio

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Pearsall Park, San Antonio TX

Saturday, February 21st, 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:

Medals: Over-the-top medals for participants.
T-Shirts: Stylish tees for all distances.
Staff: High-energy staff to keep spirits high.
Awards: The legendary Bigfoot Trophy for winners.

🎈 What You Get

Finisher Medal: Blinged-out 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: Bring your krewe for bigger savings!

👶 Race Distances

🏃‍♂️ Kids Dash

Distance: ~50 meters for ages 10 & under.
Inclusions: Tee shirt and Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.
Type: Non-timed, full of cheers and camera flashes.
Photos: Professional photos to capture the moment.

🏃‍♀️ 1 Mile

Open To: All ages & experience levels.
Timing: Not chip timed — just enjoy the experience.
Inclusions: Tee shirt & medal for participants.

🏃 5K (3.11 miles)

Timing: Chip timed.
Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
Masters: 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
Standard: Age Group Awards available.

🏅 10K (6.22 miles)

Timing: Chip timed.
Awards: 1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy.
Masters: 1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin.
Standard: Age Group Awards available.

🏆 Age Group Awards

Overall: 1st Overall M/F – Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty.
Masters: 1st Masters 40+ M/F – Special Recognition Pin.
Age Groups: 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.

Contest: Show off your outfits at the start line.
Crowd Cheers: The loudest cheers = the crown!
Prize: Winner receives a Bigfoot Prize Pack.
Honor: Named the official Grand Marshal of Mardi Gras Madness.

🎶 On-Course Festivities

This race is a moving second line parade. Aid stations are mini Mardi Gras block parties with:

Hydration: More than just hydration stops.
Beads: Volunteers toss out Mardi Gras beads.
Cheers: Shout “Throw me somethin’, mister!”

🗓️ Event Schedule

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

🥇 Awards Ceremony

Awards are handed out live, right after you cross the finish line. You’ll be immediately recognized for your accomplishment.

Celebrate: Stick around, throw on your beads, and cheer for others.
Brunch: Head out for a well-earned brunch in true New Orleans fashion.

🙌 Volunteer Options

🏃‍♂️ Volunteer then Run (5K only)

Includes: Bib, shirt, & finisher medal.
Help: About 1.5 hrs before the race, then run the 5K.
Sign Ups: Limited to the first 10 signups.

🚫 Full Race Volunteer

Note: Full Race Volunteers will not run in this race.
Incentives: Earn a Bigfoot race shirt, VIP access.
Options: Free entry to a future race or $20 gift card.

🚰 Volunteer Roles:

Water Station Krewe: Keep cups filled and energy high.
Course Monitor: Direct runners and keep them safe.
Finish Line Helper: Welcome finishers like royalty.
Bigfoot Mascot: Be the life of the party at the finish line.

🌧️ 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 typically held at parks and greenbelts.