Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K
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Event overview
The Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K is scheduled from January 17 to February 7, 2026 in Galveston, Texas. The event takes place at 2319 Mechanic Street in the city’s Entertainment District and is organized by Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K. The program lists two related events: Beerfoot Beer Run | 5K Fun Run and Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K. The course consists of four loops around the Entertainment District and starts under the Mardi Gras arch at 24th and Mechanic. Participants will have access to viewing parades during the Mardi Gras schedule, with access listed for February 6 and February 7.
Entry and race features
Race registration includes several items and conditions: a run medal for the first 500 registrants, a Mardi Gras mystery item for the first 500, a balcony party for packet pickup on Friday, February 6, and a T-shirt if registered by January 21. Alcohol provisions noted in the event information include one free libation at Friday packet pickup and two free libations post-run on Saturday for those 21 and older. The event listing also notes general admission access to the Entertainment District on February 6 and 7 and mentions views of seven parades, including Funky, Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, and a headliner concert. Registration deadlines are listed per event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
