Mardi Gras 10K/5K

United States flag Metairie, Louisiana, United States

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Mardi Gras 10K/5K runsignup.com
Date 30 Jan, 2027
Races 7 distances
Entry fee $15.00 – $65.00
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Mardi Gras 10K/5K

About the event


🎉🎭 Join us for 9th Annual Mardi Gras 10K/5K on January 30, 2027🎉🎭

Presented by Gulf Coast Bank

🎭 Kick off the Mardi Gras season in Jefferson Parish with a bang!
It's not just a race; it's an experience like no other! 🎭
  • Event Day Schedule:
    6:30 AM - Late Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
    7:30 AM - Kids' Half Mile
    8:00 AM - Mardi Gras 10K/5K 

Here's what you can look forward to:

🏅 Finisher Medal & Race Shirt🎽: All registered participants receive a finisher commemorative finisher medal and race shirt!
🥳 Early Access to Family Gras: After you cross the finish line, bring the whole family and celebrate at Family Gras! Free admission and fun for all ages!
Delicious King Cake: Satisfy your taste buds with a slice of king cake.  
Largest Team Competition: Come for the run, Stay for the Fun! Grab your family, friends, coworkers, and club members to sign up in the Mardi Gras Largest Team Competition. Create or join a team while registering for a chance to win epic prizes! Stay tuned for the reveal.
Refreshing Beer: Enjoy some cold brew (for adults 21+) while soaking up the Mardi Gras vibes.
🎭 Costume Contest: Show off your Mardi Gras spirit by participating in our costume contest! Prizes for the most creative and colorful outfits.
🏆 Award Presentation: Stand in the spotlight as we recognize the fastest runners and best costumes!
🎉 Mardi Gras Parades: Immerse yourself in the Mardi Gras magic as we cap off the day with the Magical Krewe of Mad Hatter's Parade filled with vibrant floats and incredible performers!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and Mardi Gras spirit.

The Mardi Gras 10K/5K is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike. For more info on the New Orleans Track Club and to become a member to receive race discounts, visit www.runnotc.org.

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Races offered

30Jan

Kids Half Mile

Running

Distance
0.8K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$15.00
30Jan

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$35.00
30Jan

10K - NOTC Family

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$65.00
30Jan

10K Racewalker

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$0.00
30Jan

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00
30Jan

5K - NOTC Family

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$55.00
30Jan

5K Racewalker

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$0.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Metairie.

Temperature12.3° / 19.9°
Feels like9.7° / 18.6°
Sunshine hours8h 24m
Rainfall3.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity78.8%
Max UV indexModerate (3.6)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:39
Sunset18:47

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Metairie is the largest suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Mardi Gras 10K/5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
1 A. Salgado F 10 Gretna, LA —
2 Mark Hill M 37 Mandeville, LA —
3 Susan Fallahi F 39 New Orleans, LA —
4 E. Hill M 5 Mandeville, LA —
5 S. Dennis M 7 New Orleans, OH —

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