Bigfoot Running Company - Arlington

FEB
15
2026
Celebrate Mardi Gras Madness in Fort Worth with festive 5K and 10K runs, a kids dash, and virtual options. Costume contest, bead tosses, themed aid stations, and finisher tees and medals make it a party on the course.
Sun 15 Feb 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Cravens Park, 400 Cravens Park Dr, Arlington, TX 76018. The race is organized by Bigfoot Running Company and includes in-person and virtual options. Packet pickup is offered before the event. Courses are held at parks and greenbelts and may use paved trails, crushed granite, and some dirt paths.

Distances and entry

  • Kids Dash - ~50 meters, for ages 10 and under.
  • 1 Mile - open to all ages; not chip timed.
  • 5K (3.11 miles) - chip timed.
  • 10K (6.22 miles) - chip timed.
  • Volunteer then Run 5K (3.11 miles) - limited spots; includes running after volunteering.
  • Virtual Run

All participants receive a race tee and finisher medal. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed 10 days before race day. Youth pricing and event entry fees are specified for each event.

Awards, contest, and on-course features

5K and 10K awards include a Bigfoot Trophy for 1st overall male and female, masters recognition for 40+, and age-group pins for top finishers. Age groups span from 10 & under up to 70+. A costume contest is held before the race; the winner receives a prize pack and serves as Grand Marshal. On-course features include themed aid stations and bead tosses to participants. Volunteer roles and incentives are listed, including a Volunteer then Run option and rewards for full race volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k Run 6.22 Mile
5 km
5k Run 3.1 Miles
5 km
Volunteer Then Run 5k 3.11 Miles
1 Mile Run
Virtual Run
Kids Dash