Mardi Gras 10K/5K
About this race
🎉🎭 Join us for 9th Annual Mardi Gras 10K/5K on January 30, 2027🎉🎭
Presented by Gulf Coast Bank
🎭 Kick off the Mardi Gras season in Jefferson Parish with a bang!It's not just a race; it's an experience like no other! 🎭
- Event Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - Late Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
7:30 AM - Kids' Half Mile
8:00 AM - Mardi Gras 10K/5K
Here's what you can look forward to:
🏅 Finisher Medal & Race Shirt🎽: All registered participants receive a finisher commemorative finisher medal and race shirt!
🥳 Early Access to Family Gras: After you cross the finish line, bring the whole family and celebrate at Family Gras! Free admission and fun for all ages!
Delicious King Cake: Satisfy your taste buds with a slice of king cake.
Largest Team Competition: Come for the run, Stay for the Fun! Grab your family, friends, coworkers, and club members to sign up in the Mardi Gras Largest Team Competition. Create or join a team while registering for a chance to win epic prizes! Stay tuned for the reveal.
Refreshing Beer: Enjoy some cold brew (for adults 21+) while soaking up the Mardi Gras vibes.
🎭 Costume Contest: Show off your Mardi Gras spirit by participating in our costume contest! Prizes for the most creative and colorful outfits.
🏆 Award Presentation: Stand in the spotlight as we recognize the fastest runners and best costumes!
🎉 Mardi Gras Parades: Immerse yourself in the Mardi Gras magic as we cap off the day with the Magical Krewe of Mad Hatter's Parade filled with vibrant floats and incredible performers!
Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and Mardi Gras spirit.
The Mardi Gras 10K/5K is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike. For more info on the New Orleans Track Club and to become a member to receive race discounts, visit www.runnotc.org.
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Running
10K
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10K - NOTC Family
5K - NOTC Family
Kids Half Mile
Walking
5K Racewalker
10K Racewalker
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Metairie, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:35 PM local time (CST) in Metairie on January 30, 2027 — 10h 44m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Metairie events
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