Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest

The 2026 Run4Health theme is Running Through the Decades. Dress in attire from your favorite decade. Best dressed individual and group prizes will be awarded.

Awards for Runners and walkers: Overall Male, Overall Female, Male and Female 1st-3rd in age groups.

The Run 4 Health 5k is presented by the Okaloosa County Community Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) in support of the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Their mission is to support the success of every child and family through quality early education and care.

All sponsorships, donations, and event proceeds will benefit Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and are deemed to be undesignated funds unless otherwise indicated by the donor.

Event details and schedule

Race start: 8 am

Awards ceremony: 9:30 am

Family field day fun and games, food trucks, vendor booths 8-11am

You may still sign up in person at either packet pick up. This is a rain or shine event. Sorry, no refunds for any reason. T-shirts for registrations after March 16 are distributed first come first serve.

Join us this year in participation of the 2026 EOD Memorial Challenge! This year's event is hosted by the NAVSCOLEOD Joint Service Association.

Starts and ends in front of the EOD Memorial located on Range Rd, Bluewater Bay.

Course details: 4.5 mile ruck | 0.5 mile swim | 4 mile run

Garmin course link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/240469810

Admission includes (1) race entry, (2) beverage tickets, (2) meal tickets, (1) event t-shirt*.

*T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered on or before 13 April 2026. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

Prizes:

Top Male / Female + Top competitor in age groups:

Under 18, 18-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, over 50

Top team will be awarded as well. Teams will consist of 5 people per team. Teams are optional.

Ruck** weights:

30lb* minimum for 18 y/o and older

15lb* minimum for 17 y/o and younger

*minimum indicates eligibility for prizes. Titrate ruck weight to own fitness level/age.

**ruck= any method of carrying prescribed weight

The awards ceremony will commence when the majority of participants have finished.

Monetary proceeds will be used to execute this event and support the EOD Memorial and other EOD focused organizations.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EODMemorialChallenge

The Third Annual Team Swim/Relay at Navarre Beach Pavilion!

This is one of the club favorites!

This relay event is all about getting to know your fellow TriChix! This no pressure relay consists of a 300 yard swim and a 1 mile run x 2! Your relay team will consist of 2 TriChix members chosen RANDOMLY the day of the event. Each athlete will swim/run the course TWICE. ie: the first athlete will swim/run, then the 2nd athlete will swim/run and.....repeat!

Refreshments after at the Sandpiper Pavilion.

🌅 2026 Niceville Sunset Stampede 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, July 25, 2026

⏰ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts: 6:30 PM

⏰ 5K Run/Walk Starts: 7:30 PM

📍 Northwest Florida State College – Baseball Parking Lot

Get your neon gear ready and join us for a glowing night of fun supporting the Niceville High School Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams!

Participants will receive neon goodies:

✨ Glow necklaces

✨ Glow bracelets

✨ Neon sweatbands

Awards will be presented for:

🏆 Overall Male & Female

🏆 Age Group Winners

🐶 Dog & stroller friendly!

⚠️ Some areas are dark — glow lights on dogs & strollers are strongly encouraged.

👕 Registration Perks & Deadlines

✔ Shirt size guaranteed if registered by July 10

✔ First 250 registrants guaranteed a race T-shirt

🦅 Early registration closes:

Friday, July 10 at 12 AM

🕡 Regular registration closes:

Friday, July 24 at 12 AM

📝 Race-day registration (on-site only):

5:30 – 7:30 PM

🎟 Packet Pickup

📍 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

1198 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville

🕓 July 25 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM

📍 Race Day Pickup – NWFSC Baseball Parking Lot

🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Don't worry! If running is not your thing or you are unavailable to participate in person, you can still support the Niceville High School Cross Country Program by making a donation without registering for the race. Simply click the DONATE tab from the menu or email NicevilleXC@gmail for sponsorship opportunities.

There will be NO REFUNDS for any reason, including, but not limited to cancelation or postponement of this Event.

Join us for the 12th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Event options include the 9K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run. Virtual options are also available for those unable to join us in person. The first 300 9K and 5K registrants receive an official event shirt and challenge coin. A post-party with DJ, food, drinks, and an award ceremony will round out the morning.

It's about much more than running.

Supporting "Care for Alzheimer's"

The 12th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union will benefit the memory care wing at Air Force Enlisted Village's assisted living residence, Hawthorn House, where military widows, retirees, veterans, and their family members with Alzheimer’s and dementia reside. Every dollar raised from this event will provide care and support for the residents there. We feel this would make CMSAF#9 Binnicker proud.

Event History

The inaugural CMSAF James C. Binnicker Memorial 9K was held in August of 2015 at Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Florida. The idea for the event was suggested by Airmen from nearby Eglin AFB who were participating in the Air Force Marathon. The Airmen wanted to honor CMSAF Binnicker while training for their upcoming marathon. Since CMSAF Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, it was only fitting the event was a 9K run.

About CMSAF Binnicker

CMSAF#9 James C. Binnicker served as the Air Force Enlisted Village's President and CEO from 2000 to 2015. Binnicker believed the residents should be treated with respect and dignity. He created The Mom Rule, which all employees still use today when working with residents or making decisions regarding their care. Binnicker's vision brought many additions to the Bob Hope Village campus to include the Garden of Hope, the Bob Gates Welcome Center, and Hawthorn House, an assisted living residence with an option for memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1990. Read more about Binnicker here.