Sun, Feb 7, 2027

Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth

Arlington, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

50m1 Mile5K10K

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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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.11 Miles · 2026 results

137finishers

20:22winner

34:43median

58:14cutoff

Top 3: Sean Leski (20:22) · Austin Britt (21:38) · Charles Greene (22:28)

6.22 Miles · 2026 results

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 · 2026 results

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.

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Median

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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 Sep 10, 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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Common Questions About the Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth

Will I finish last at the Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.11 Miles field finished slower than 34:43, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth a good first 3.11 Miles?

It is a small race (137 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.11 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Mardi Gras Madness - Fort Worth?

The 3.11 Miles winner ran 20:22 while the median finisher took 34:43. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.