
Mardi Gras 5K is a running race on February 6, 2027 in Atlanta, GA, with entry fees from $35 to $39.
Purple. Green. Gold. Beads flying. Music playing. And 3.1 miles of Mardi Gras magic!
On Saturday, February 6, 2027, we're bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to Atlanta for an unforgettable morning of running, walking, music, costumes, and celebration.
This isn't your ordinary 5K.
It's a Mardi Gras party — with a race thrown in!
Whether you're chasing a personal record, strolling with friends, or showing up in your most outrageous Mardi Gras outfit, there's a place for you at this celebration.
Run it. Walk it. Dance your way through it. Just don't miss it.
When you cross the finish line, the celebration is waiting!
We're talking:
🎺 LIVE SECOND-LINE MUSIC! Feel the energy of live musicians bringing the spirit of New Orleans to Atlanta.
🎭 MARDI GRAS COSTUMES! Masks, feathers, sequins, and outrageous outfits are highly encouraged.
📿 BEADS, BEADS & MORE BEADS! Because what's Mardi Gras without beads?
🍩 BEIGNETS! A little taste of New Orleans to celebrate your accomplishment.
🏅 AN INCREDIBLE FINISHER MEDAL! A colorful, custom-designed Mardi Gras keepsake you'll actually want to display.
👕 OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT! A vibrant commemorative shirt worthy of the celebration.
🎉 A FINISH-LINE PARTY! Great music, great people, and plenty of Mardi Gras energy.
Come for the race. Stay for the celebration!
Every great tradition has a beginning. This one starts with YOU.
We're recognizing the first 100 people who register as members of the inaugural Founding Krewe!
In addition to the regular race experience, Founding Krewe members receive:
Only 100 spots. Once they're claimed, this founding opportunity is gone.
Don't just run the race. Help start the tradition!
🏆 FAST OR FESTIVE — YOU CAN WIN!
We're celebrating speed, spirit, and creativity.
Competitive runners can chase overall and age-group honors, while our Mardi Gras costume competitions give everyone an opportunity to shine.
Bring the feathers. Bring the sparkle. Bring your Krewe!
Bring your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, or running club and make this an experience you'll be talking about long after the last bead has been thrown.
You don't have to be fast. You don't have to be a runner. You just have to be ready for a good time.
🎭 ATLANTA, LET THE GOOD TIMES RUN!
Be part of the very first Mardi Gras 5K in Atlanta.
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
57°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Fulton Co Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Population
499,287
as of 2023
City Elevation
830 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mardi Gras 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.


Mardi Gras 5K
Feb 6, 2027