Mardi Gras 10K

FEB

7

2026

Join the Mardi Gras 10K/5K in Metairie on Feb 7 for festive racing, a kids half mile, and postrace Family Gras with live music, costumes and King Cake. Walkers and runners welcome; all finishers get a medal and participants a race shirt.

Sat 7 Feb 2026

Metairie, Louisiana

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

The Mardi Gras 10K/5K takes place on February 7, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana. The race venue is at 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002. The event includes multiple distances and a kids run.

Distances

10K
5K
Kids Half Mile (13 and under)
NOTC Family entries for the 10K and 5K

Race details

The event is open to runners and walkers, including New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers. Entry fees listed for advance registration include $50 for the 10K, $45 for the 5K, $25 for the Kids Half Mile, and $70–$85 for NOTC Family entries. NOTC members receive a $5 discount and there are team and group registration options with discounts for larger groups. Limited race-day registration is available during packet pickup.

Facilities and extras

All registered participants receive a race shirt and all finishers receive a commemorative medal. Parking is free and located in the Lakeside Mall Parking Garage across from the race site. Restrooms are available at the venue and one on course. There are two water stations on course, spaced roughly every two miles. The event schedule includes a kids run, packet pickup, award presentation, and Family Gras activities after the races. Additional features listed are a costume contest, team competition, live music, availability of beer for adults 21+, King Cake, and a parade later in the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.