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Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest

Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest is a running race on February 20, 2027 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with entry fees from $20 to $100.

Date
February 20, 2027 (176 days to go)
Location
240 Hughes St. NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Price
$20–$100
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

🎭 8th Annual Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5K Run/Walk & Fest
Saturday, February 20, 2027 | Fort Walton Beach, Florida

We’re back for our 8th Annual — and we’re ready to celebrate Mardi Gras with fitness, community, and FUN!

Get ready for Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5K Run/Walk & Fest! Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness, Mardi Gras spirit, music, vendors, food, family fun.

Beautiful Finisher Medals for Participants

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Powered by the Beads, Beats, and Better Minds Foundation.

Save the date and stay tuned for 2027 registration!

CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

 

The 5k will be our 7th Annual, presented by the Beads, Beats & Better Minds Foundation, a Non-Profit whose mission is to support active minds and uplift young adults, their family and peers. We want to focus foremost on 

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS! Mental Health/Dis+ease is a social dilemma that's greatly damaging our communities. The fact is either not readily addressed, quietly spoken about or simply ignored.

The Fort Mardi Gras 5k is designed to address Mental Health /Dis+ease by promoting proper exercise, creating healthy minds, coordinating wellness and encouraging mental stability.

Approaches as such are preventive measures that will enable us all VICTORIOUS!  Together we will raise awareness while embracing diversity, supporting one another and using this stance to help direct hundreds of lives as we get closer to defeating mental dis+ease to the fullest extent possible.

 

MORE INFO:

501-837-5219 

404- 573-0951

email: pr.ekelsey@gmail.com

Events

Fort Mardi Gras 5k Run/Walk "Military Discount"$20
Fort Mardi Gras 5k Run/Walk Early Registration$30
Non-Food, Crafts, & Business Vendor Registration$75
Food Trucks, Trailer & Beverage Vendor Registration$100
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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

67°

Typical Low

49°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Destin Ft Walton Ap, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:22 AMSunset 5:38 PMDaylight 11h 16m

Host City

About Fort Walton Beach, FL

City Elevation

0 ft

Nearest Airport

VPS

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport · 7 mi

Major Hub

PNS

Pensacola International Airport · 34 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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176

Days to train

Race
Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest
Date
February 20, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest?
Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest is a running race held in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on February 20, 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 Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest?
Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida at 240 Hughes St. NE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Fort Mardi Gras Fun 5k Run/Walk & Fest

Feb 20, 2027

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