NOTC's Mardi Gras 10K/5K

Celebrate Carnival season at the 6th Annual Mardi Gras 10K/5K & Kids' Half Mile, produced by the New Orleans Track Club! Race day is Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Metairie, Louisiana.

The Mardi Gras 10K/5K and Kids' Half Mile is a family friendly run / walk with the race finish coinciding with Jefferson Parish's annual FREE Family Gras festival and their headlining musical acts. Light refreshments and beer available for participants post-race. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase, and concert admission is free and open to the public.

The Mardi Gras 10K/5K is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike.

Click here to register and learn more!

Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup - 6:30 AM
• Pre-race Stretch Class - 7:15 AM
• 1/2 Mile Kids Run - 7:30 AM
• Registration Closes - 7:45 AM
• 10K & 5K - 8:00 AM
• Award Ceremony - 9:30 AM (subject to change)