Intersection of 3rd and Spencer Ave., New Bern NC
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
🎉 Mardi Gras Mile Overview
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 11:00am
- Location: Intersection of 3rd and Spencer Ave., New Bern, NC
- Experience: A unique run through the streets, cheered on by the crowd.
👕 Dress Code
- Encouragement: Racers are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras attire.
- Atmosphere: Festive and lively environment throughout the event.
- Festival: Kickoff for the New Bern Mardi Gras Festival in Historic Ghent.
- Link: More details can be found at RunSignUp.
💰 Registration Information
- Cost: $20 per participant until February 1, 2025.
- Increased Fee: $25 per participant until race day on March 1, 2025.
- Proceeds: Benefits the We Can Be Association, aiding exceptional children in Eastern NC.
- Registration: Completed via Run the East (runtheeast.com).
🏆 Awards
- Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall, Male & Female.
- Age Group Awards: 1st in specific age groups.
- Categories: Under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-80, 80+.
- Award Ceremony: Results announced at the main festival stage post-race.
🎁 Giveaway
- Included: Customized Mardi Gras bead and drink ticket with race registration.
- Extras: Enjoy the festival atmosphere while celebrating your achievement.
- Links: Discover more about the festival here.
📦 Packet Pick-Up
- Time: Begins at the start line on the day of the race starting at 10am.
- Registration Deadline: Same day registration closes at 10:40 am.
🚧 Logistics
- Road Closures: Anticipate road closures due to the festival and parade.
- Parking: Available at Temple Church (1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern).
- Access: Best accessed from Rhem St.
- Plan Ahead: Allow enough time to reach the start line.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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