2319 Mechanic Street, Galveston TX
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
🎉 Event Overview
THE OFFICIAL 5K OF TEXAS’ LARGEST MARDI GRAS!
📍 Location
2319 Mechanic Street, Galveston, TX
📝 Registration Includes
- Run Medal: first 500 participants will receive a medal.
- T-Shirt: participants must register by 1/21 to receive a shirt.
- Mardi Gras Mystery Fun Item: available for the first 500 registrants.
- Libations: Includes 1 FREE libation at Friday Packet Pickup (21+) and 2 FREE libations post-run on Saturday (21+).
🎭 Entertainment Access
- GA Access: to the Entertainment District on 2/6 & 2/7.
- Parade Viewing: enjoy the view of 7 parades, including Funky, Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, and Krewe of Gambrinus Parade.
- Headliner Concert: included in the GA access.
- Starting Point: The race will kick off under the famous Mardi Gras! arch on 24th & Mechanic.
🏃♂️ Race Experience
Runners/walkers will “jaunt” 4 loops around the Entertainment District for an unforgettable 5K experience!
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit the race page: Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K.
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