This is our 3rd annual Mardi Gras Mile that will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11am tp kickoff the New Bern Mardi Gras Festival in Historic Ghent. This will give our racers a one-of-a-kind experience to run through the streets with the crowd lined up to cheer them on. Racers are encouraged to wear their best Mardi Gras attire. Race information and runner registration will be through Run the East (runtheeast.com). 

Proceeds from this race will benefit the We Can Be Association. The We Can Be Association is a local non-profit organization that provides assistance for equipment funding, therapy scholarships, and family/caregiver education to exceptional children in Eastern NC. 

Registration: $20 per participant until 2/1/2025, then increases to $25 per participant until race day on 3/1/2025.

Find us on Facebook or contact wecanbeassociation@gmail.com for more information.

Pictures from past years

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