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🎭 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.
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Lace up and make a difference! 👟
Join us Saturday, September 12th at the University of Texas at Arlington for the HACEMOS NTX Scholarship 5K Run/Walk!
The race benefits the IMME Becas / HACEMOS NTX Scholarship Program. All proceeds from this event will go directly toward awarding scholarships to deserving students across the DFW area. Learn more about the IMME Becas / HACEMOS NTX Scholarship Program here.
The HACEMOS NTX 5K Scholarship Run/Walk involves your choice of:
🚶♀️🏃
Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking with friends and family, your participation makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local scholars. Let’s run, walk, and give back — ¡Juntos HACEMOS Mas!
About HACEMOS
HACEMOS, the Hispanic Association of Communications Employees of AT&T, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization who strive to improve the quality of life in our communities.
HACEMOS means "We Do," and through the IME Becas Program we award $1,000 to two-year college students and $2,000 to four-year college students that are selected in the next-year scholarship program application.
The HACEMOS North Texas Board would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation in advance for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Registration Timeline
In-Person 5K Registration
Early Bird Price: $20 – available through Friday, July 31st
1st Price Increase: $22 – Saturday, August 1st to Friday, August 21st
2nd Price Increase: $25 – Saturday, August 22nd to Saturday, September 12th (7:30AM)
Registration fees cover race entry only. In-person participants can add a race shirt for an additional $15. The last day to add a shirt in your preferred size to your registration is Monday, August 17, 2026. After this deadline, any extra shirts will be sold at race day on a first-come, first-served basis for $20.
All in-person participants who complete the course on race day will receive a participation medal (included in registration fee).
Virtual 5K Registration
Without Shirt and Medal: $25 – available through Saturday, September 12th (7:30AM)
With Shirt and Medal: $40 – available through Monday, August 17th
Registration fees cover race entry and shipping fees (if applicable).
Race Day Schedule: Saturday, September 12, 2026*
7AM - 7:45AM: On-site registration and packet pickup
8:00AM: Race time start
9:00AM: Post-race celebration and awards
11:00AM: Event officially ends
*Rain or shine we will have the 5K Scholarship Run/Walk, and no refunds will be given. At the race director's discretion we could delay or cancel for safety (lightning or other unsafe conditions). If during the course of the race it is deemed unsafe, participants are highly encouraged to return to the MAC and take cover.
Important Info
Parking: Free parking will be available at Lot 34 (401 S. Nedderman Dr, Arlington TX 76013) and the West Campus Garage (804 UTA Blvd, Arlington TX 76013)
Snacks: Snacks and water will be provided for participants only
Prizes: Will be given after the race for overall male/female (more details to come)
Pets: Following UTA campus policy, pets will not be allowed to join the 5K course
Shirts: Unisex T-shirt can be added to race registration; the order deadline for guaranteed shirts in your selected size is TBA
Participants to register after the T-shirt order deadline will not have the option to add a shirt to their race registration
Any extra shirts will be sold at race day on a first-come, first-served basis for $20.
Big Texas Run
Run Big. Celebrate Texas Style.
5K, 10K, 15K, 15K Relay (3 Person)
Arlington, Texas- Texas Live- Globe Life
Everything's BIGGER in Texas — and race day should be too!
Join us Saturday, October 17, for the 5th Annual Big Texas Run, set in the heart of DFW at the iconic Texas Live! event center in Arlington, TX — just minutes from both Dallas and Fort Worth.
This is not your average road race. It’s a high-energy Texas-style running experience packed with big crowds, big music, big finish-line moments, and an unforgettable post-race party.
Choose your challenge:
5K — 1 loop
10K — 2 loops
Big Texas Challenge 15K — 3 loops completed solo
Big Texas Relay — grab two friends and split the 15K relay challenge
Whether you’re chasing a PR, racing your friends, rocking your favorite Texas team gear, or just showing up for the atmosphere, the Big Texas Run was built to feel more like a celebration than a typical race.
Thousands of runners. Loud finish-line energy. Cold beer. Music. Costumes. Cheer squads. And the official after-party at Texas Live!.
Run big. Celebrate bigger. Welcome to race day — Texas style.
THE SWAG
What Every Runner Gets
Your registration includes a full race day experience.
Official Big Texas Run short-sleeve tech shirt
Custom race bib
Big Texas Finisher Medal
Free beer at the Texas Live! after-party
DJ and music at the start/finish line
Vendor Village and race day festival
Post-race snacks and refreshments
All distances receive the same premium race swag and finisher medal, making every runner part of the Big Texas Run experience.
EVENT DETAILS
Big Texas Challenge 15K
One runner. Three loops. Full bragging rights!
Take on the complete 15K challenge by running all 3 loops yourself.
Big Texas Relay
Three runners. Three loops. One team.
Grab two friends and split the 15K relay challenge - each teammate runs 1 loop (5K each).
Distances & Format
5K = 1loop
10K = 2 loops
Big Texas Challenge 15K = 3 loops completed by one runner
Big Texas 15K Relay = 3 loops total, completed by a 3-person team, 1 loop per person
Race Day Fun
Dress up in your favorite Texas team gear for the costume contest!
Sign up to volunteer and join our cheer squads!
Celebrate the Texas-sized afterparty following the race!
15K Interactive Map 10K Interactive Map
5K Interactive Map
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 AM Race Day Packet Pickup
8:00 AM 5K,10K/15K,15K relay (Wave Start)
8:15 AM Post Race Party
9:15 AM Awards
9:30 AM Game Day Costume Contest
11:00 AM Course Closes
POST-RUN CELEBRATION
Texas Live! After-Party
When the race ends, the celebration begins. All runners are invited to the official Big Texas Run after-party at Texas Live!, one of the most iconic sports and entertainment venues in Texas.
Celebrate your finish with:
A free beer for every runner 21+
DJ and music
Runners from all distances celebrating together
Vendors and race day energy
It's the perfect way to cap off a great morning of running!
AWARDS
Overall Male/Female:
5K, 10K, 15K
Overall Relay Team
15K Relay
Age Groups:
5K, 10K, 15K
*Must be present to claim an award. No awards will be mailed out after the event.
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday, October 15 - Mountain Sports - 10AM - 6PM
2025 W Pioneer Pkwy, Pantego, TX 76013
Friday, October 16 - Ft Worth Running Company - 10AM - 4PM
Fort Worth Running Company - 3000 S Hulen St #158, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Saturday, October 17 - Race Day - 6:00AM - 7:55AM
Texas Live! 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX. 76011
VIP EXPERIENCE
Upgrade your race day with the Big Texas VIP Experience.
VIP runners receive:
Premium race day parking
Two beer tickets (instead of one)
VIP race day perks - VIP bag, Special designated check-in
*Limited VIP spots available.
OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS
Friends and Family Bundle:
Register 4 or more in one transaction and get $5 OFF each person. Save $20 or more!
***Discounts will be automatically applied at the end of your transaction.
Check out the website for more information
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