Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K
Santa Clarita, California, United States
Feb 28, 2027 - Sunday
1k, 5k, 10k
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Race Information
The annual Mardi Gras Madness is a fast and flat, chip-timed race that starts and ends at the Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita, California. The race offers great finisher medals, a tech tee, a costume contest, a lively post-race celebration with a health and fitness expo, beer garden, food, giveaways, silent auction, and live entertainment!
This race benefits Students Off and Running (SOAR). SOAR empowers local high school students through a free Los Angeles Marathon training program. As an Official Featured Charity of the Los Angeles Marathon, Mardi Gras Madness helps support this incredible cause. Walkers, Runners, strollers, and dogs are welcome!
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ 5K/10K Los Angeles
📍Los Angeles - Saturday December 12, 2026
🎄 A Holiday Running Tradition Returns to Los Angeles
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Official 2026 commemorative participant shirt
✅ Exclusive retro TV spinner finisher medal
✅ Festive Peanuts® holiday atmosphere
✅ A one-of-a-kind way to kick off the Christmas season
The official 2026 ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ 5K/10K is coming back to Los Angeles, bringing runners together for a festive celebration inspired by one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time!
🎁 The official 2026 race swag has been revealed, including an exclusive participant shirt and collectible spinner finisher medal waiting for you at the finish.
Whether you're chasing a PR or making memories with family and friends, this is more than another race on the calendar - it's a Los Angeles holiday tradition!
🚨 Los Angeles Runners Are Signing Up Early
Registration has been incredible since opening, and every city in the five-stop series is currently pacing WELL ahead of last year's sellout trend.
Don't wait until the holiday season to make your plans. Secure your spot now, beat the next tiered price increase, and join the start line in Los Angeles on December 12!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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