Mardi Gras 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $39.00
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Purple. Green. Gold. Beads flying. Music playing. And 3.1 miles of Mardi Gras magic!
On Saturday, February 6, 2027, we're bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to Atlanta for an unforgettable morning of running, walking, music, costumes, and celebration.
This isn't your ordinary 5K.
It's a Mardi Gras party — with a race thrown in!
Whether you're chasing a personal record, strolling with friends, or showing up in your most outrageous Mardi Gras outfit, there's a place for you at this celebration.
Run it. Walk it. Dance your way through it. Just don't miss it.
When you cross the finish line, the celebration is waiting!
We're talking:
🎺 LIVE SECOND-LINE MUSIC! Feel the energy of live musicians bringing the spirit of New Orleans to Atlanta.
🎭 MARDI GRAS COSTUMES! Masks, feathers, sequins, and outrageous outfits are highly encouraged.
📿 BEADS, BEADS & MORE BEADS! Because what's Mardi Gras without beads?
🍩 BEIGNETS! A little taste of New Orleans to celebrate your accomplishment.
🏅 AN INCREDIBLE FINISHER MEDAL! A colorful, custom-designed Mardi Gras keepsake you'll actually want to display.
👕 OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT! A vibrant commemorative shirt worthy of the celebration.
🎉 A FINISH-LINE PARTY! Great music, great people, and plenty of Mardi Gras energy.
Come for the race. Stay for the celebration!
Every great tradition has a beginning. This one starts with YOU.
We're recognizing the first 100 people who register as members of the inaugural Founding Krewe!
In addition to the regular race experience, Founding Krewe members receive:
Only 100 spots. Once they're claimed, this founding opportunity is gone.
Don't just run the race. Help start the tradition!
🏆 FAST OR FESTIVE — YOU CAN WIN!
We're celebrating speed, spirit, and creativity.
Competitive runners can chase overall and age-group honors, while our Mardi Gras costume competitions give everyone an opportunity to shine.
Bring the feathers. Bring the sparkle. Bring your Krewe!
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, or running club and make this an experience you'll be talking about long after the last bead has been thrown.
You don't have to be fast. You don't have to be a runner. You just have to be ready for a good time.
🎭 ATLANTA, LET THE GOOD TIMES RUN!
Be part of the very first Mardi Gras 5K in Atlanta.
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Learn more about the host city, Atlanta.
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 529,110 in 2025, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.
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