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The best run of the year and we are making it even better! Run the West Monroe Mardi Gras Parade Route and Downtown West Monroe on a double loop route to celebrate with the colors of Mardi Gras! Powder Mardi Gras Colors are thrown throughout the run/walk in celebration!
Finisher specialty beads for everyone!
$30.00 entry fee includes Silicone Mardi Gras Cup and Flying Heart Drink Token
This color celebration 5K is not timed. Each loop is one mile so you can go once, twice or three times around for triple the fun and color! You Grab your support team and come downtown after the run stay for the Paws Pet Parade! Mardi Gras Activities begin at 10am and continue all day! The 5K begins at 9am.. We will gather at the corner of Wood and Commerce Streets. You can pick up your packet on Friday at Alley Park from 3-6pm or get it on Saturday morning at 8am.
Packet Pick up on Friday February 6th at Alley park from 3-6pm or or on Saturday morning at 1:00 pm at the corner of Wood and Commerce Streets.
Wear your best Mardi Gras outfit and be prepared to have a blast on the best 5K run in the Twin Cities!
4 Prizes for the
Best Child Costume
Best Female Costume
Best Male Costume
Sponsors:
Building Futures
Flying Heart Brewery and Pub, West Monroe
Color sponsors:
Building Futures
Hamilton House
Spice and Tea Exchange
Shoppes on the Alley
Vanguard Realty