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  • Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 8:55 AM

    Description

    Location Confirmed: Cravens Park

    🎭 Mardi Gras Madness 🎭

    Let the Good Times Run!

    Laissez les bons temps rouler — let the good times roll… or better yet, let the good times run! The Mardi Gras Madness...

    Location Confirmed: Cravens Park

    🎭 Mardi Gras Madness 🎭

    Let the Good Times Run!

    Laissez les bons temps rouler — let the good times roll… or better yet, let the good times run! The Mardi Gras Madness 5K / 10K is your chance to hit the streets Big Easy–style, with beads flying, music pumping, and every mile feeling like a Bourbon Street parade.

    Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this isn’t just another run — it’s a full-on Mardi Gras party with all the fixings: over-the-top medals, stylish tees, high-energy staff, and the legendary Bigfoot Trophy. From start to finish, you’ll be cheered, celebrated, and showered in Mardi Gras spirit.

    And when you cross the line, the party ain’t over — head to the Race Rally Tent, where our DJ will be spinning the hits, announcing every runner like royalty, and keeping the celebration rolling. Grab some snacks, raise a toast, and dance your way into the awards ceremony.

    🏅 What You Get

    Blinged-out finisher medal and festive race tee for ALL participants (all distances).

    Youth pricing: 12 & under are only $15 in the 5K & 10K!

    Referral Bonus: Get a $20 refund when you refer 5 friends.

    Group Discounts: Bring your krewe — the bigger your squad, the bigger your discount!

    📏 Race Distances

    👣 Kids Dash

    Our littlest runners — or as we call them, Petit Yetis — get their own moment in the spotlight!

    ~50 meters, designed for ages 10 & under.

    Includes tee shirt and a special Bigfoot Kids Dash Medal.

    Non-timed, full of cheers and camera flashes as the crowd goes wild.

    Professional photos to capture this first taste of Mardi Gras race magic.

    🏃 1 Mile

    Open to all ages & experience levels.

    Not chip timed — just a joyride through Mardi Gras madness.

    Includes tee shirt & medal.

    🏃‍♀️ 5K (3.11 miles)

    Chip timed.

    Awards:

    1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy

    1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin

    Standard Age Group Awards (see below)

    🏃‍♂️ 10K (6.22 miles)

    Chip timed.

    Awards:

    1st Overall Male & Female – Bigfoot Trophy

    1st Masters (40+) Male & Female – Recognition Pin

    Standard Age Group Awards (see below)

    🏆 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)

    1st Overall M/F – Trophy fit for Mardi Gras royalty

    1st Masters 40+ M/F – Special Recognition Pin

    Age Groups (M/F):

    10 & Under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

    Each Age Group: 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze Award Pin

    👕 Shirt Guarantee

    Register 10 days before race day to guarantee your shirt size! After that, it’s lagniappe (a little something extra) if shirts remain.

    🎷 Mardi Gras Costume Contest 🎷

    Think you’ve got the most Mardi Gras spirit? Prove it before the race begins!

    Pull out all the stops — beads, feathers, sequins, masks, wigs — the wilder the better. Contestants will show off their outfits at the start line, and the audience will crown the winner with their cheers.

    🏆 The loudest cheers = the crown!

    The winner will receive a Bigfoot Prize Pack and the honor of being named the official Grand Marshal of Mardi Gras Madness, leading the race parade-style just like in New Orleans.

    So go big, go bold, and let the good times (and costumes) roll! 🎭✨

    🎭 On-Course Festivities

    This race is a moving second line parade 🎺🎶.

    Aid stations are more than just hydration stops — they’re mini Mardi Gras block parties.

    Volunteers will toss out Mardi Gras beads so you can run draped in purple, green, and gold.

    Shout out “Throw me somethin’, mister!” and keep your collection growing with every mile.

    📅 Event Schedule

    7:30–8:45am – Packet Pickup

    8:55am – Kids Dash (meet at the start line and we’ll walk participants out to the starting area)

    9:00am – National Anthem & Race Start (with a Mardi Gras twist 🎷)

    🥇 Awards Ceremony – Given Live as You Finish!

    At Mardi Gras Madness, we believe every achievement deserves a spotlight moment. That’s why our awards are handed out live, right after you cross the finish line. You’ll be immediately recognized for your accomplishment — no long wait required.

    This setup means you’re free to celebrate however you’d like:

    Stick around, throw on your beads, and cheer for others as they finish 🎉

    Or, if your stomach is calling, head out for a well-earned brunch in true New Orleans fashion 🍳🥂

    Either way, you’ll leave with your award in hand, your name announced, and your accomplishment celebrated!

    🙌 Volunteer Options

    Volunteer then Run (5K only)

    Includes bib, shirt, & finisher medal.

    Help for ~1.5 hrs before the race, run the 5K, then assist with awards.

    Limited to the first 10 signups!

    Full Race Volunteer (Non-Running Option)

    👉 Please note: Full Race Volunteers will not be running in this race. This role is dedicated entirely to helping put on the event. If you want to both volunteer and run, sign up for the Volunteer then Run option above.

    Earn a Bigfoot race shirt, VIP access, and your choice of:

    Free entry to a future race, or

    $20 prepaid digital gift card.

    Volunteer Roles:

    Water Station Krewe – Keep cups filled, beads flying, and energy high.

    Course Monitor Parade Captain – Direct runners and keep them safe, jazz-band style.

    Finish Line Helper – Help welcome finishers like kings and queens.

    Turtle/Sweeper – Walk with the last runner, keeping the parade together.

    Packet Pickup / Results Tent – The hub of the action.

    Floater – Hand out medals, snacks, or join the bead toss fun.

    Lead Bike – Lead the way like the front of a second line band.

    Bigfoot Mascot – The life of the party at the finish line — high fives, photos, and fun!

    Volunteers arrive 1.5 hrs before start time & check in at the Registration Tent.

    🌧️ Race Policies & Course Info

    Rain or shine, hot or cold — Mardi Gras doesn’t stop for weather, and neither do we!

    Packet pickup is always offered 1.5 hrs before start. Any additional dates will be emailed 1 week before race day.

    Courses are typically held at parks and greenbelts. Expect mostly paved trails, with a little lagniappe of crushed granite or dirt.

    🎭 Join us for Mardi Gras Madness — beads flying, music pumping, and memories made. Let the Good Times Run! 🎭

    *Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

    Packet pickup is always offered for 1.5 hours before the event start time. If an additional packet pickup is scheduled it will be communicated via email to all registered participants a minimum of 1 week before the race.

    Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and green belts. We make every attempt to stay on paved trails but mixed course surfaces should be expected. You may run on pavement, crushed granite and when unavoidable dirt paths.

    1 Miles 3.11 Miles 6.22 Miles Run Virtual

    Arlington, Texas, 76018, United States
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  • Dessert Dash - Fort Worth [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:55 AM

    Description

    Location Confirmed: Webb Community Park

    🍩🍰 Get Ready to Sprinkle Some Fun — It’s Time for the Dessert Dash! 🎉

    Lace up, sweet tooths — the Dessert Dash is serving up miles of fun this March!

    Join...

    Location Confirmed: Webb Community Park

    🍩🍰 Get Ready to Sprinkle Some Fun — It’s Time for the Dessert Dash! 🎉

    Lace up, sweet tooths — the Dessert Dash is serving up miles of fun this March!

    Join Bigfoot Running Company for a high-energy, sugar-sprinkled celebration where running meets pure indulgence. Whether you’re a donut dasher, cupcake cruiser, or cookie jogger, you’ll cross the finish line smiling… and ready for your dessert reward!

    This isn’t just a race — it’s a full-on dessert party with photo ops, fun props, music, and a treat ticket waiting for you at the finish. 🍦✨

    🎉 Event Highlights

    Experience the sweetness you’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:

    🏅 Colorful finisher medals & super-soft Dessert Dash tees

    📸 Dessert-themed photo backdrop + props (inflatable donut + “I run for dessert!” sign!)

    🍰 Dessert ticket for every participant

    🎧 Music, energy, and name announcements at the finish line

    🧦 Optional Add-ons: Koozie, funky dessert socks, sprinkle sweatband, and Dessert Dash trucker hat

    💦 Aid stations along the course

    You may even catch Bigfoot trying to eat a donut the size of his head…

    🏃‍♀️ Race Distances

    👶 Kids Dash – “The Mini Munchie Dash” (10 & Under)

    A quick burst of sugary fun for our tiniest runners!

    Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and dessert ticket.

    Not timed — just sprinkles and smiles.

    🍪 1 Mile – “The Sweet & Simple Mile”

    Perfect for families, beginners, and walkers!

    Includes a race tee, medal, and dessert ticket.

    Not chip-timed.

    🍩 5K – “The Sprinkle Sprint”

    Chip-timed with awards, energy, and plenty of cheering!

    🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

    🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

    🥇 Standard age-group awards

    🍰 10K – “The Double Dessert Dash”

    Double the distance, double the fun!

    🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

    🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

    🥇 Standard age-group awards

    🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)

    10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

    🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd

    💲 Special Pricing & Perks

    👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for just $15!

    🤝 Referral Bonus: Earn a $20 refund when five friends sign up using your link!

    👯 Group Discounts: The bigger the group, the bigger the savings!

    📅 Event Schedule

    7:30–8:45 AM — Packet Pickup

    8:55 AM — Kids Dash Start

    9:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start

    🍩 Dessert ticket redemption begins the moment you cross the finish line!

    📸 Post-Race Sweetness: Photo Zone

    After your race, hit our dessert-themed photo backdrop for the ultimate #DessertDash moment!

    Featuring:

    🍩 Inflatable donut prop

    🧁 Fun handheld signs

    📷 “I run for dessert!” sign

    ✨ A colorful, shareable finish-line experience

    🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

    Volunteer Then Run (5K Only)

    Includes:

    ✔️ Custom chip-timed bib

    ✔️ Super-soft race tee

    ✔️ Finisher medal

    ✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping

    How it works:

    1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup

    2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup

    3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group

    4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards

    This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab.

    Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below.

    LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups.

    Available for the 5K distance only.

    Full Race Volunteer (Not Running)

    Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.

    Full Race Volunteers Receive:

    🎽 Bigfoot race shirt

    🎟️ VIP race access

    🎁 Your choice of:

    • A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!)

    OR

    • A $20 prepaid digital gift card

    🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings

    • Water Station

    Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!

    POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.

    • Course Monitors

    Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.

    POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.

    • Finish Line Helper

    Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.

    POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.

    • Turtle / Sweeper

    Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes.

    POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging — longest distance covered but inspiring!

    • Packet Pickup / Results

    Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.

    POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.

    • Floater

    General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.

    POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.

    • Lead Bike

    Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.

    POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!

    • Bigfoot Mascot

    Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering!

    POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role — 10/10 fun.

    📍 Volunteer Arrival

    All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent.

    *Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

    📝 IMPORTANT NOTES

    👕 Shirt guarantee: Register at least 10 days before race day.

    📦 Packet Pickup: Always open 1.5 hours before race start.

    📧 If additional pickup times are added, all runners will be notified by email at least 1 week in advance.

    🌳 Course Terrain: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths.

    🛝 Public Spaces: Events take place in parks and greenbelts — please be mindful of dog walkers, cyclists, and picnickers.

    📧Questions? Email us at support@bigfootraces.com

    1 Miles 3.11 Miles 6.22 Miles 9.33 Miles Run Walk

    Arlington, Texas, 76002, United States
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