Mardi Gras Mile
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Past event
1:45 PM EST
New Bern, North Carolina
$27.75 · 1 race
1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate at the second annual Mardi Gras Mile on Saturday, February 10, 2024! Taking place in the vibrant Historic Ghent area of New Bern, Craven, this exciting event coincides with the lively New Bern Mardi Gras Festival. Kicking off at noon, participants will enjoy a unique experience as they race through the festive streets, cheered on by enthusiastic crowds.
Racers are encouraged to don their best Mardi Gras attire, adding to the colorful atmosphere of the day! Registration is just $20 until January 10, 2024, increasing to $25 thereafter, and proceeds will support the We Can Be Association, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting exceptional children in Eastern NC. Participants can look forward to awards for top finishers and best costumes, as well as a special giveaway that includes customized Mardi Gras beads and a drink ticket. Don't miss out on this spirited celebration of community and fun—mark your calendars and join the festivities!
Racers are encouraged to don their best Mardi Gras attire, adding to the colorful atmosphere of the day! Registration is just $20 until January 10, 2024, increasing to $25 thereafter, and proceeds will support the We Can Be Association, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting exceptional children in Eastern NC. Participants can look forward to awards for top finishers and best costumes, as well as a special giveaway that includes customized Mardi Gras beads and a drink ticket. Don't miss out on this spirited celebration of community and fun—mark your calendars and join the festivities!
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Entries closed1:45 PM EST
$27.75
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.
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
Mardi Gras Mile
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