Mardi Gras Mile

Saturday, February 10, 2024 Past event
12:00 PM EST
New Bern, North Carolina
$27.75 · 1 race
1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the vibrant festivities at the second annual Mardi Gras Mile on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the charming city of New Bern, Craven! This exciting one-mile race kicks off at noon, allowing participants to soak in the electric atmosphere of the New Bern Mardi Gras Festival in Historic Ghent. Runners are encouraged to don their most colorful Mardi Gras attire, adding to the lively spirit of the event as they dash through the streets cheered on by enthusiastic spectators.

Registration is open for just $20 until January 10, 2024, and then increases to $25 until race day. With awards for the top finishers and special recognitions for the best costumes, including prizes for various age groups, this race promises not only competition but also fun for all. Each participant will receive a customized Mardi Gras bead and a drink ticket as part of their registration. Proceeds from this event will support the We Can Be Association, aiding exceptional children in Eastern NC. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness and festivity—mark your calendars for the Mardi Gras Mile!

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Organiser's description

This is our second annual Mardi Gras Mile that will take place on Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 at noon during the New Bern Mardi Gras Festival in Historic Ghent. This will give our racers a one-of-a-kind experience to run through the streets with the crowd lined up to cheer them on. Racers are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras Attire. Race information and runner registration will be through Run the East (runtheeast.com).

Proceeds from this race will benefit the We Can Be Association. The We Can Be Association is a local non-profit organization that provides assistance for equipment funding, therapy scholarships, and family/caregiver education to exceptional children in Eastern NC.

Registration: $20 per participant until 1/10/2024, then increases to $25 per participant until race day on 2/10/2024.

Awards:

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Overall, Male & Female
1st Overall Mardi Gras Attire, Male & Female
1st in Age Group, Male & Female:
Under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Giveaway: Race registration includes a customized Mardi Gras bead and a drink ticket.

Find out more about the festival here: https://newbernmardigras.com/

Packet pick-up will be at the start line the day of the race starting at 11am. Same day registration closes at 11:45pm.

There will be road closures due to the festival and parade. Parking is available at Temple Church (1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern) that can be best accessed from Rhem St. Please allow yourself enough time to get to the start line.

Once results are available following the race, awards will be announced at the main festival stage.

Location

Intersection of 6th and Spencer Ave., New Bern, 28560, NC, United States

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