Bigfoot Running Company - Austin
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Mardi Gras Madness - Austin
The event takes place on 02/20/2027 at 4511 E Hwy 71 in Del Valle, Texas. It combines timed running events and a virtual option with festival elements tied to a Mardi Gras theme.
Distances and event types include:
- Kids Dash: 50 m
- 1 Mile Run: 1 mile
- 5K Run: 3.11 Miles
- 10K Run: 6.22 Miles
- Volunteer then Run 5K: 3.11 Miles
- Virtual Run: 6.22 Miles
The program features a Mardi Gras costume contest held before the race, with contestants showing outfits at the start line and the audience selecting the winner. The costume winner receives a Bigfoot Prize Pack and the title of Grand Marshal, who leads a parade-style start. Event staff include a DJ who plays music and provides announcements, volunteers who distribute beads, and on-site snacks and an awards ceremony after the runs. Finishers receive medals and event shirts are provided as part of the event offering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
