Fort Mardi Gras Fun Run/Walk
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About the race
The 8th annual Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5K Run/Walk & Fest takes place on February 20, 2027, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida at 240 Hughes St. NE. The event combines a community 5K run/walk with festival elements including music, vendors, food, and family activities.
The main distance is 5K (3.1 miles). The event is presented by the Beads, Beats, and Better Minds Foundation, a nonprofit organization that emphasizes mental health awareness. The event description notes a focus on promoting exercise, healthy minds, coordinated wellness, and mental stability as part of that mission.
There are several registration categories and options: regular in-person registration, a military and veterans discount registration that requires military ID at packet pickup, vendor registrations for non-food crafts and businesses, vendor registration for food trucks and beverage providers, and a virtual 5K option. The virtual option is for remote participation only; bib numbers and finisher medals for virtual participants will be mailed and participants may submit a time and photo for possible feature. Some registration categories include notes about limited giveaways or medal availability and a yellow bib color is specified for one registration type. Children 10 and under may participate free with an adult registration and can receive prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
