Mardi Gras Madness - Galveston

Mardi Gras Madness - Galveston takes place in Galveston, Texas, on February 7, 2027. The schedule opens with a Kids Dash of roughly 50 meters at 8:55 a.m., followed at 9:00 a.m. by a 1 Mile, a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), which start together. No elevation gain is listed, which is unsurprising on a barrier island.

Flat coastal roads are friendly to a fast time, with one caveat: wind off the Gulf can turn one direction of an out-and-back into hard work. Plan for it by running the exposed stretch on effort and letting the sheltered stretch return the time. The 10K suits a runner with a steady base of 20 miles a week or so, the 5K fits a first race, and the mile is a fun way to cap a morning. Warm up properly, especially before the shorter distances, and bring a layer for standing around at the finish.