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Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Start time
- 8:55 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $38 on Dec 8, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 175 finished the 5K in 2026, and this year's cap is 202.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Feb 21, 20278:55 AM | $15 | – |
| 10k Run 6.22 Mile | 10K | Feb 21, 20279:00 AM | $35$38 after Dec 8, 2026 | 115 |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Feb 21, 20279:00 AM | $30 | 14 |
| 5k Run 3.1 Miles | 5K | Feb 21, 20279:00 AM | $35$38 after Dec 8, 2026 | 202 |
| Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles | 5K | Feb 21, 20279:00 AM | $30 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | 10K | Feb 21, 20279:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $38 on Dec 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $15 until Feb 21.
- 10k Run 6.22 Mile and 5k Run 3.1 Miles: $35 until Dec 8, then $38 until Dec 15, then $39 until Dec 22, then $40 until Dec 29, then $42 until Jan 5, then $44 until Jan 12, then $46 until Jan 19, then $48 until Jan 26, then $50 until Feb 2, then $52 until Feb 9, then $54 until Feb 16, then $55 until Feb 21.
- 1 Mile Run and Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles: $30 until Feb 21.
Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Dallas runs 1:05:28, about 10:32 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:59 and men in 1:01:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 8:55 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
To Be Determined, Dallas, TX 75220
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results5k Run 3.1 Miles
175
finishers
38:04
median (12:14 /mi)
20:22
winning time
69% / 31%
women / men
10k Run 6.22 Mile
86
finishers
1:05:40
median (10:33 /mi)
37:06
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
1 Mile Run
9
finishers
16:45
median (16:45 /mi)
5:57
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas?
At the 2026 5k Run 3.1 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 27:30 or better, the top quarter in 32:01, and half the field in 38:04; the last tenth came in after 52:14.
At the 2026 10k Run 6.22 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 48:18 or better, the top quarter in 54:37, and half the field in 1:05:40; the last tenth came in after 1:21:13.
At the 2026 1 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 9:23 or better, the top quarter in 14:21, and half the field in 16:45; the last tenth came in after 23:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:54 | 37:14 |
| 20-29 | 32:18 | 27:35 |
| 30-39 | 27:55 | 24:16 |
| 40-49 | 27:59 | 30:18 |
| 50-59 | 36:58 | 42:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:01, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:37, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 21 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 80°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Overall Finisher Trophy
The coveted Bigfoot Trophy!
Race details
- Where
- To Be Determined, Dallas, TX 75220Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 21, 2027), 2026 (Feb 22, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas?
- Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting at 8:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Dec 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in Texas, which costs $43 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 175 runners finished the 5k Run 3.1 Miles; the median finish was 38:04 and the winner ran 20:22.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 175 runners finished the 5K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 202, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:01, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- To Be Determined, Dallas, TX 75220.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Location Confirmed: Bachman Lake Park
🎠Mardi Gras Madness ðŸŽ
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