17TH Annual
17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!
17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K! is a running race on February 28, 2027 in Valencia, CA, with entry fees from $40 to $65.
- Date
- February 28, 2027 (220 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
About the Event
Join us on Sunday, February 28th, 2027, as the Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita (JCI) and the Santa Clarita Track Club proudly present the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K — benefiting JCI Santa Clarita and Students Off And Running (SOAR).
SOAR provides local youth ages 14–18 with a fully supported Los Angeles Marathon training experience — completely free for participants and their families — and is an Official Featured Charity of the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon.
What to Expect
Mardi Gras Madness is Santa Clarita’s premier family-friendly run/walk event, offering fun and fitness for all ages! Participants will enjoy a scenic USATF-certified 5K/10K course, chip timing, custom finisher medals, marathon-quality tech shirts, and a vibrant Health & Fitness Expo.
The festivities continue with a beer garden, great food, costume contest, games and giveaways, silent auction, celebrity hosts, and live entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a stroller-pusher, or bringing your furry friend, Mardi Gras Madness welcomes everyone!
🏃♀️ COURSE INFORMATION
The MGM course is a USATF-certified, rolling 5K/10K circuit featuring scenic paseos, bridge overpasses, and sections along the beautiful South Fork River Trail.
Note: The 10K route includes a dirt equestrian trail from Mile 3.25 to Mile 4.85.
🎟 EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Skip the lines and pick up your race materials early!
📍 Saturday, February 27th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Canyon Club Courtyard (rear entrance near H&M), Valencia Town Center
Please bring a valid ID to receive your 2027 Beer Garden wristband. No exceptions.
Due to overwhelming demand, onsite registration cannot be guaranteed this year.
🕗 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 – 8:00 AM - Check-In and Pre-Registration
7:25 AM - 1K Warm-Up
7:30 AM - 1K Start
7:55 AM - 5K/10K Warm-Up
8:00 AM - 5K/10K Start
9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony & Prize Drawings
🏅 AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Men & Women (5K & 10K)
Top 3 per Age Group:
- 10 & Under
- 11–14
- 15–18
- 19–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60+
- Top 3 Team Finishes
- All 5K/10K finishers receive a custom medal, t-shirt, and goodie bag!
📍 EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2027
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Valencia Town Center, Valencia, CA 91355
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newhall 5nw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valencia, CA
Population
229,021
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,107 ft
Nearest Airport
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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220
Days to train
- Race
- 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!
- Date
- February 28, 2027
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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!
Feb 28, 2027