Mardi Gras Madness - San Antonio

🎭 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.