17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K! 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 28, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Valencia, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Nov 9, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Madness 1K | Other | Feb 28, 20277:30 AM | $40$45 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Mardi Gras Madness 10K | 10K | Feb 28, 20278:00 AM | $65$70 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Mardi Gras Madness 5K | 5K | Feb 28, 20278:00 AM | $55$60 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Runner - 10K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.)Virtual | 10K | Feb 28, 20278:00 AM | $65$70 after Jan 19, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Runner - 5K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.)Virtual | 5K | Feb 28, 20278:00 AM | $60$65 after Jan 19, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $45 on Nov 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mini Madness 1K: $40 until Nov 9, then $45 until Jan 19, then $45 until Feb 27.
- Mardi Gras Madness 10K: $65 until Nov 9, then $70 until Jan 19, then $75 until Feb 27.
- Mardi Gras Madness 5K: $55 until Nov 9, then $60 until Jan 19, then $65 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 51 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Valencia runs 1:58:24, about 19:03 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:09:26 and men in 1:42:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:26 AM, and the Mini Madness 1K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,090 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
24201 West Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 28 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 24201 West Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,090 feet
- Results posted by the race
- 2023 Results, 2024 Results, 2025 Results
- Included with entry
- Order Your Tech-T Here!!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 28, 2027), 2026 (Mar 1, 2026), 2025 (Feb 23, 2025), 2024 (Feb 25, 2024), 2023 (Feb 26, 2023), 2022 (Feb 27, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!?
- Sunday, February 28, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $65, entry is about 51 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 24201 West Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355.
From the organizers
About the Event
Join us on Sunday, February 28th, 2027, as the Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita (JCI) and the Santa Clarita Track Club proudly present the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K — benefiting JCI Santa Clarita and Students Off And Running (SOAR).
SOAR provides local youth ages 14–18 with a fully supported Los Angeles Marathon training experience — completely free for participants and their families — and is an Official Featured Charity of the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon.
What to Expect