Come out and enjoy the only Mardi Gras Run & Festival in the Hampton Roads area! Dress up in your favorite Mardi Gras costume and run in the
Geaux for the Gold 10K or the Fat Tuesday 5K.
Runners (or walkers) of all levels are welcome.
After the run, enjoy delicious refreshments, food from local eateries, and great jazz music at the Mardi Gras Festival in Historic Downtown Smithfield. The festival is open to the public as well!
There will be food and drinks-including beer for purchase at the Finish Area.Browse our exhibitors and shop our downtown merchants
for one-of-a-kind items you won't find at any mall!
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 6, 2016 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Mardi Gras Run4Beads Event Schedule
Race Day Registration
8:00-9:30AM
Geaux for the Gold 10K Race
starts at 10AM
Fat Tuesday 5K Race
starts at 11:00AM
Awards and Post Race Festival in Downtown Smithfield,
featuring refreshments & entertainment, begins at noon.