About the Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth
The race runs through Cravens Park dressed up as a Mardi Gras parade. Aid stations double as street parties, with volunteers tossing beads in purple, green, and gold. A costume contest happens at the start line, with the crowd picking the winner by volume of cheers. The overall winners in the longer distances take home a Bigfoot Trophy rather than a standard award.
Packet pickup opens before the race start. After you finish, a Race Rally Tent keeps things going with a DJ, snacks, and a live awards ceremony. The overall feel is closer to a second line parade than a typical morning road race.
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Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
137finishers
20:22winner
34:43median
58:14cutoff
Top 3: Sean Leski (20:22) · Austin Britt (21:38) · Charles Greene (22:28)
10K Results · 2026
61finishers
35:16winner
1:01:08median
1:28:59cutoff
Top 3: Ron Prowell (35:16) · Jessica Lefford (38:08) · Marquis Thompson (38:13)
1 Miles Results · 2026
15finishers
9:02winner
16:23median
51:36cutoff
Top 3: Daniel Alvarado (9:02) · A. Alvarado (9:03) · C. Austin (9:08)
The Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
50m2/7/2027 08:55$15
1 Mile2/7/2027 09:00$25
3.11 Miles2/7/2027 09:00$35
6.22 Miles2/7/2027 09:00$35
3.11 Miles2/7/2027 09:00$30
6.22 Miles2/7/2027 09:00$50
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