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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Mardi Gras Madness 5K

Runs down the Children's Mardi Gras parade route on Ryan Street just before the parade rolls, with king cakes and boudin at the finish and a king-and-queen crowning for the winners.

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Holiday and seasonal · Lake Charles, LA

Mardi Gras Madness 5K is a holiday fun run in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sun, Feb 15, 2026; next date TBA
Start 2:00 p.m.
Sunday of Lake Charles Children's Mardi Gras parade
Where
Calcasieu Police Jury parking lot
110 W Kirby St
Lake Charles, LA · Calcasieu Parish
Directions
Entry
$30 Jan, $35 Feb, $40 race day (2026)
Organized by
Lake Area Runners
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • parade route
  • king cake
  • boudin at finish
  • parade after
  • sold out

2026 Season completed

Sunday, February 15, 2026

  • Sun, Feb 15, 2026

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

Lake Area Runners' Carnival 5K in downtown Lake Charles; overall winners receive a king cake and a royal presentation, and runners stay on for beads at the parade that follows.

The run

Distances
5K
Occasion
Mardi Gras
Season
Winter
Field
Reached capacity in 2026

Nearby

Sources

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