The Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Fun Run is a 5K in Mardi Gras wear, with a costume contest, awards, a runner's breakfast and giveaways. It starts at the Pensacola Beach Pavilion at 8:30 AM on Saturday 1/30. A Kids Adventure Package runs Friday 1/29 from 4-8 PM.
Before you go
- Register on RunSignup.
- Wear Mardi Gras gear to the pavilion at 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk.
- Add the Kids Adventure Package on Friday 1/29 if you have kids along.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-03.
As printed on the organiser's page: Mardi Gras Run $40 (increases after 1/1/2027 11:59 PM CST); Kids Adventure Package $15 (increases after 10/31/2026).
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
This is in January 2027.
The Mardi Gras Run is $40 and rises after 11:59 PM CST on 1/1/2027, and the Kids Adventure Package is $15 and rises after 10/31/2026.