SOAR's 15th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K
- Date Sun 23rd February 2025
- Location Valencia, California
- Price $50.60 - $77.60
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1km, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K event, taking place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the vibrant Valencia Town Center of Los Angeles! This exciting race, organized by the Santa Clarita Track Club, promises to be a highlight of the year, featuring a scenic USATF certified circuit course that winds through picturesque paseos and along the South Fork River Trail. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K or the challenging 10K, along with a fun Mini Madness 1K for younger runners.
Mardi Gras Madness isn't just about running; it's a full-fledged festival! Enjoy chip timing, a custom marathon-quality finisher's medal, a tech T-shirt, and a health and fitness expo. The day will be filled with entertainment, including a beer garden, food stalls, costume contests, games, and giveaways, all while supporting a great cause—benefiting Students Off And Running (SOAR), which provides marathon training for local high school youth at no cost. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a family with strollers, or even a dog lover bringing your K9 companion, there’s something for everyone. Join us in celebrating health, community, and fun at
Mardi Gras Madness isn't just about running; it's a full-fledged festival! Enjoy chip timing, a custom marathon-quality finisher's medal, a tech T-shirt, and a health and fitness expo. The day will be filled with entertainment, including a beer garden, food stalls, costume contests, games, and giveaways, all while supporting a great cause—benefiting Students Off And Running (SOAR), which provides marathon training for local high school youth at no cost. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a family with strollers, or even a dog lover bringing your K9 companion, there’s something for everyone. Join us in celebrating health, community, and fun at
Organiser's Description
MARDI GRAS MADNESS IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER FOR 2025!!!
ABOUT MARDI GRAS MADNESS
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the members of the Santa Clarita Track Club and Westfield Valencia Town Center are proud to present the 15th annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K, benefiting Students Off And Running (SOAR) of Santa Clarita. SOAR provides a fully supported Los Angeles Marathon training experience to SCV high school youth ages 14-18 at no cost to participants or their families, and is an Official Featured Charity of the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon.
Mardi Gras Madness is a premier family fun run / walk centered in the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley. The event offers participants a scenic 5K / 10K USATF certified circuit course, chip timing, custom marathon quality finishers medal, tech T, health and fitness expo, beer garden, food, costume contest, games and giveaways, silent auction, celebrity hosting, and live entertainment. Mardi Gras Madness is open to strutters, strollers, and K9 participants as well. We hope to see you there! Thanks for your support!
COURSE INFORMATION
MGM is a USATF certified rolling 5K/10K circuit run on paseos, with bridge overpasses that will challenge many runners, throughout the City and along the scenic South Fork River Trail. Please be advised, there is a dirt equestrian trail element as part of the 10K course from Mile 3.25 Mile 4.85. CLICK HERE [http://www.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/9/39092133/finalcourselayoutcombined.pdf] for Course Details.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE
Early bib and packet pickup will be available 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday, February 22nd in the Canyon Club courtyard just inside the rear entrance at Valencia Town Center in Valencia close to H&M. Valid ID is required to receive a 2025 - 8 One 8 - Beer Garden Access wristband. No exceptions will be granted. Unfortunately, due to overwhelming demand, onsite registration cannot be guaranteed for 2025. CLICK HERE FOR EARLY PACKET PICKUP DETAILS. [https://mgm5k.weebly.com/early-packet-pickup.html]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Check-In/Pre-Registration only: 6:30am - 8:00am
1K Warm Up: 7:25am
1K Start: 7:30am
5K/10K Warm Up: 7:55am
5K/10K Start: 8:00am
Awards Ceremony/Drawing Giveaways: 9:30am
AWARDS 1st - 3rd place age group awards in all 5K/10K race divisions as follows:
* 10 & Under
* 11-14
* 15-18
* 19-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60 +
Awards for top three 5K/10K Women & Men Overall winners.
Awards for top three Team Finishes.
All 5K/10K runners receive a custom finishers medal, t-shirt & goodie bag!
GENERAL INFO
Location: Valencia Town Center
Dates: Sunday, Feb 23 2025, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address: Valencia Town Center - Valencia, CA 91355
Directions to Event: CLICK HERE [https://www.westfield.com/valencia/access]
ABOUT MARDI GRAS MADNESS
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the members of the Santa Clarita Track Club and Westfield Valencia Town Center are proud to present the 15th annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K, benefiting Students Off And Running (SOAR) of Santa Clarita. SOAR provides a fully supported Los Angeles Marathon training experience to SCV high school youth ages 14-18 at no cost to participants or their families, and is an Official Featured Charity of the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon.
Mardi Gras Madness is a premier family fun run / walk centered in the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley. The event offers participants a scenic 5K / 10K USATF certified circuit course, chip timing, custom marathon quality finishers medal, tech T, health and fitness expo, beer garden, food, costume contest, games and giveaways, silent auction, celebrity hosting, and live entertainment. Mardi Gras Madness is open to strutters, strollers, and K9 participants as well. We hope to see you there! Thanks for your support!
COURSE INFORMATION
MGM is a USATF certified rolling 5K/10K circuit run on paseos, with bridge overpasses that will challenge many runners, throughout the City and along the scenic South Fork River Trail. Please be advised, there is a dirt equestrian trail element as part of the 10K course from Mile 3.25 Mile 4.85. CLICK HERE [http://www.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/9/39092133/finalcourselayoutcombined.pdf] for Course Details.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE
Early bib and packet pickup will be available 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday, February 22nd in the Canyon Club courtyard just inside the rear entrance at Valencia Town Center in Valencia close to H&M. Valid ID is required to receive a 2025 - 8 One 8 - Beer Garden Access wristband. No exceptions will be granted. Unfortunately, due to overwhelming demand, onsite registration cannot be guaranteed for 2025. CLICK HERE FOR EARLY PACKET PICKUP DETAILS. [https://mgm5k.weebly.com/early-packet-pickup.html]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Check-In/Pre-Registration only: 6:30am - 8:00am
1K Warm Up: 7:25am
1K Start: 7:30am
5K/10K Warm Up: 7:55am
5K/10K Start: 8:00am
Awards Ceremony/Drawing Giveaways: 9:30am
AWARDS 1st - 3rd place age group awards in all 5K/10K race divisions as follows:
* 10 & Under
* 11-14
* 15-18
* 19-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60 +
Awards for top three 5K/10K Women & Men Overall winners.
Awards for top three Team Finishes.
All 5K/10K runners receive a custom finishers medal, t-shirt & goodie bag!
GENERAL INFO
Location: Valencia Town Center
Dates: Sunday, Feb 23 2025, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address: Valencia Town Center - Valencia, CA 91355
Directions to Event: CLICK HERE [https://www.westfield.com/valencia/access]
Races
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Mini Madness 1K
Incl. $5.60 Fee & Order Your Tech-T Here!!
Sun 23rd February 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$50.60
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Mardi Gras Madness 5K
Incl. $6.80 Fee & Order Your Tech-T Here!!
Sun 23rd February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$66.80
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Mardi Gras Madness 10K
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Order Your Tech-T Here!!
Sun 23rd February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$77.60
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Virtual Runner - 5K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.)
Incl. $6.80 Fee & Order Your Tech-T Here!!
$66.80
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Virtual Runner - 10K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.)
Incl. $7.20 Fee & Order Your Tech-T Here!!
$72.20
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