17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!
- Date
- February 28, 2027
- Distance
- Mini Madness 1K · Mardi Gras Madness 5K · Mardi Gras Madness 10K & more
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
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!
- Date
- February 28, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!?
- 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K! is a running race held in Valencia, California on February 28, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!?
- Sunday, February 28, 2027 in Valencia, California at 24201 West Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!
Feb 28, 2027