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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K

The official 5K of Texas's largest Mardi Gras loops the Galveston Entertainment District under the Mardi Gras arch, and the entry includes a balcony party and parade views.

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Fun Run Atlas · Texas

Holiday and seasonal · Galveston, TX

Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K is a holiday fun run in Galveston, Texas, with a verified date of January 30, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
When
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Start 11:00 AM
First Saturday of Mardi Gras! Galveston
Where
Mardi Gras! arch, 24th & Mechanic St
2319 Mechanic Street
Galveston, TX 77550 · Galveston
Directions
Entry
Register
Organized by
Mardi Gras! Galveston / Yaga's Entertainment
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • Mardi Gras
  • costumes encouraged
  • balcony party
  • parades
  • drinks included
  • loop course

2026 Season completed

Date TBA

2027 Confirmed

Saturday, January 30, 2027

  • Sat, Jan 30, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

Four loops around the Strand-area entertainment district on parade Saturday; registration bundles festival access, a balcony party, concerts and free drinks for adults.

The run

Distances
5K
Occasion
Mardi Gras
Season
Winter
Swag
Festival T-shirt, medal and mystery item (first 500), free libations (21+)
Field
500–1,000 (aggregator estimate)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.