Bigfoot Running Company - Manor
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Event details
Mardi Gras Madness - Austin takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at East Metro Park, 9080 Burleson Manor Rd, Manor, TX 78653. The event is organized by Bigfoot Running Company. Packet pickup is offered 1.5 hours before the event start. Courses are typically held on parks and greenbelts and may include paved trails, crushed granite, and some dirt paths. The event proceeds rain or shine.
Race format and awards
- Kids Dash: ~50 m
- 1 Mile
- 5K: 3.11 miles
- 10K: 6.22 miles
- Volunteer then Run 5K
- Virtual Run
The Kids Dash is designed for ages 10 and under and is non-timed; it includes a tee shirt and a special kids medal. The 1 Mile event is not chip timed and includes a tee shirt and medal. The 5K and 10K are chip timed. Awards for the 5K and 10K include 1st Overall male and female trophies, 1st Masters (40+) recognition pins, and standard age-group pins for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each listed age category (10 & under through 70+). All participants receive a finisher medal and race tee. Registering at least 10 days before race day guarantees a shirt size. The Volunteer then Run 5K option requires about 1.5 hours of volunteering before running and is limited in availability. Aid stations and volunteers will provide hydration and hand out Mardi Gras beads on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.