Mardi Gras Madness - Dallas
Updated
Sunday, February 21, 2027, first start 8:55 AM, in Irving (2221 E State Highway 356). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $30 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $38 after December 8.
Course and race notes
This isn’t just another run - it’s a full-on Mardi Gras party with all the fixings: over-the-top medals, stylish tees, and high-energy staff.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 21
2027 · in 106 days
Start time
8:55 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$30 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Dec 8 (in 31 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 21 (in 106 days)
Opened Jun 1, 2026
Race day in Irving
Weather
63° / 43°F
Typical high and low for February 21, with a 25% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas Love Fld, TX (4.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:05 AM – 6:17 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Whataburger quick bite0.3 mi
- Catfish House restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 20
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)16 within 3 mi64 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Motel 6
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Budget Inn & Suites
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Deluxe Inn
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Check prices at Sterling Hotel Convention, Meeting and Event Center →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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