Bigfoot Running Company - Houston
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Event overview
Mardi Gras Madness in Sugarland, Texas takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Oyster Creek Park. The event is hosted by Bigfoot Running Company and includes in-person and virtual options. Race-day activities include a Race Rally Tent with music and an awards ceremony given live as participants finish.
Race details
Distances:
- Kids Dash - ~50 meters, for ages 10 and under
- 1 Mile - not chip timed
- 5K - chip timed (3.11 miles)
- 10K - chip timed (6.22 miles)
- Volunteer then Run 5K - volunteer shift then 5K
- Virtual Run
The 5K and 10K offer overall trophies for 1st male and female and masters recognition pins for 40+. Age-group awards (male and female) cover standard bands from 10 & under through 70+. All participants receive a finishers’ medal and a race tee. Youth pricing applies for ages 12 and under in the 5K and 10K.
Logistics and course
Packet pickup is offered 1.5 hours before the event. Courses are typically on parks and greenbelts and may include paved trails, crushed granite, and some dirt sections. A shirt size guarantee is available for registrations completed 10 days before race day. Volunteer roles include several race-support positions; a Volunteer then Run option includes bib, shirt, and finisher medal and has limited spots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
