PDR Mardi Gras 5k and Fun Run
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a memorable day of fun and fitness at the PDR Mardi Gras 5k and Fun Run on Saturday, February 21, 2026! Set in the charming historic town of Prairie du Rocher, Randolph, this exciting event invites participants to don their favorite family-friendly Mardi Gras costumes as they take on a scenic 5k loop. The start and finish line will be located at the American Legion on Henry Street, where registration will kick off the festivities.
For just $25, runners will not only receive a complimentary Mardi Gras Run T-shirt, but they will also be treated to festive beads, a snack, and a drink token at the finish line. Don't worry if you miss early registration; same-day registration is available for $35. Families can also join the fun with the Fun Run/Walk for just $5, which includes festive beads and refreshments. All proceeds from the event will support the Sons of the American Legion. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, vibrant costumes, and plenty of fun!
For just $25, runners will not only receive a complimentary Mardi Gras Run T-shirt, but they will also be treated to festive beads, a snack, and a drink token at the finish line. Don't worry if you miss early registration; same-day registration is available for $35. Families can also join the fun with the Fun Run/Walk for just $5, which includes festive beads and refreshments. All proceeds from the event will support the Sons of the American Legion. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, vibrant costumes, and plenty of fun!
Organiser's Description
This fun 5k will loop around the historic French town of Prairie du Rocher; participants will have the chance to receive some fun awards and wear their favorite (family-friendly) Mardi Gras costume. ALL BENEFITS GO TOWARDS THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. Start/Finish line and registration will be at the American Legion at 509 HENRY ST, PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, IL 62277 [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//509+Henry+St,+Prairie+Du+Rocher,+IL+62277/@38.1244025,-90.1503326,12z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d8843869a03b8d:0xc9cfc6addbf6ec00!2m2!1d-90.1011808!2d38.0830941!3e0]. The cost to register is $25 per participant and all participants will receive the complimentary Mardi Gras Run T-shirt *, festive beads, and a snack, drink, and beer/soda token at the finish line! Same-day registration is available at $35 per participant. Additional shirts will be available on a "first come, first serve" basis;. ***In the event that a registered runner can not make it on race day , their shirt will be available for PICK UP at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion any day after the race during normal business hours***
The cost to register for the Fun Run/Walk is $5 per participant and all participants will receive festive beads and a snack/water.
*Please register by 2/18 to guarantee your shirt choice. Additional shirts may be ordered on the PDR Runs Race Website. [https://sites.google.com/view/pdrruns/home]
The cost to register for the Fun Run/Walk is $5 per participant and all participants will receive festive beads and a snack/water.
*Please register by 2/18 to guarantee your shirt choice. Additional shirts may be ordered on the PDR Runs Race Website. [https://sites.google.com/view/pdrruns/home]
Races
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Mardi Gras 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & PDR Mardi Gras T-Shirt
Sat 21st February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$27.50
This fun 5k will loop around the historic French town of Prairie du Rocher; participants will have the chance to receive some fun awards and wear their favorite (family-friendly) Mardi Gras costume. Start/Finish line and registration will be at the American Legion. The cost to register is $25 per participant and all participants will receive the Mardi Gras Run T-shirt, festive beads, as well as a snack, drink, and beer/soda token at the finish line! ***in the event that registered runner cannot make it that day, their shirt will be available for PICK UP at the Prairie du Rocher American Legion any day after race during normal hours of business hours.**** -
Mardi Gras Fun Run/Walk
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM CST)
Free
This fun walk will loop around the historic French town of Prairie du Rocher; participants will have the chance to have some fun and wear their favorite (family-friendly) Mardi Gras costume. Start/Finish line and registration will be at the American Legion. The cost to register is $5 per participant (PAY ENTRY FEE ON THE DAY OF RACE) and all participants will receive festive beads, a snack, and water.
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509 Henry St, American Legion, Prairie Du Rocher, 62277, IL, United States
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