Get ready to party! It’s time to have a great time at the 10th annual Mardi Crawl! We are so excited to have you join us at the Apex Center in Arvada, CO on Sunday, February 22.

☀️ Be Prepared

• Trail Alert: Light precipitation is forecast this week, we don't anticipate it staying around. However, make sure to pay attention to the trail conditions report on Saturday and in the athlete briefing just before your start.
• Trail Conditions: Course marked Saturday morning; condition updates posted afterwards on socials.

🎟️ Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Saturday, 12:30–3:30PM @ Arvada Triathalon Company
• Race Morning: Opens at 8:15AM 🪪 No ID needed—just names!
• Packet Pickup Cut-off Time (no exceptions): ‼️ Late arrivals must downgrade or won’t be allowed on course with a bib.
  • Half: 8:50AM
  • 10K: 9:20AM
  • 5K: 9:30AM

📍 Venue & Parking

• Location: Apex Center, 13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 👉 Click for directions
• Parking: There’s open parking on-site, but we do recommend you arrive slightly earlier than usual to ensure you get a spot and to the start line on time  🕐
• PARKING ALERT: The Apex Center is an active recreation facility, so carpooling where possible is recommended and appreciated!

🎉 Pre-Race Highlights

• Venue & Expo Open: 8:15AM
• Mardi Gras Costume Contest: Get all spirited up in your green, purple, and gold and snap a photo at the awards tent pre-race with our official photographer. Winner(s) of a discount for a future All-Out event will be emailed post-event!
• Gear Check: Next to packet pickup. Dropped items on course and in the venue are returned to lost & found at the gear check.
• Toilets: We have access to the indoor, heated restrooms in the Apex Center. The facility opens at 8:00AM. Make sure you leave extra time to get from these restrooms to the start line.
• Expo Access: Open pre- and post-race—wellness and surprises await!
• On-Site Coffee: Joe on the Go will be at the event for all your caffeine needs! Stop by their mobile setup to purchase a drink.

📛 Bib & Start Line Info

• Bib Guidelines: Wear on outermost layer, horizontal, and visible.
• Start Line Etiquette: ⏱️ Fast runners up front 🚶 Walkers toward the back 
• Chip Timing: Your time starts when you cross the line. Someone could be behind you the entire race and still beat you, so as I always say, "just run faster!"
• Start Window: ‼️ Late starters must downgrade or won’t be allowed on course with a bib.
  • Half: 9:00-9:05AM
  • 10K: 9:30-9:35AM
  • 5K: 9:40-9:45AM

🛡️ On-Course Safety

• Trail Etiquette: Be courteous on these shared trails—and watch out for fast-moving cyclists.
• Running with Dogs: Short leashes only. Dog bowls at aid stations + treats at the meal tent!
• Bib Visibility = Safety: Keep your bib front-facing and visible at all times for course directions, timing, and photos.
• Course Knowledge = Confidence: Know your route and aid station layout 🔗 here
• Drop Those Layers: Any items dropped at your first pass of Aid 1 will be whisked back to gear check before you finish. Any items dropped at other aid stations will be brought back to gear check at the end of the event. Please only drop items at aid stations.

🚦 Directional Safety

• ✅ Only follow instructions from volunteers wearing bright green All-Out vests.
• 🟩 Only turn when signs tell you to—no guessing or detours.
• 🟩 Look for:
  • Bright green signs with blue arrows
  • Bright green tape on the ground
• 🚫 Orange cones = wrong way. Don’t pass, hop, or detour around them.

🏁 Post-Race Perks

• Results Access: 📲 Update registration for text notifications 📛 Use bib QR code or scan venue codes 🧑‍💼 Ask staff for help if needed
• Medal Engraving: FREE personalization of your medal at the medal engraving tent!
• Meal Tent Goodies: 🍌 Fruit | 🌯 Burritos | 🥛 Chocolate milk | 🍎 Hot cider
• Brag Tag Pickup: Returning Mardi Crawl athletes—grab your brag tag with new event art at registration (post-race) at the brag tags & swag tent!
• Expo Fun: Free coaching and more.
• Don't Forget the Cookies: A local Girl Scout troop will be on hand for you to buy your favorite flavors.
• Bib Discount: $5 off any All-Out event—valid through March 1!
• Dog Swag: Want your pup running buddy to join in on the glory? We are now offering "Paw Finisher" brag tags for just $2 and extra keepsake medals for $5! You can grab these at the brag tags & swag tent after the race.

🏆 Awards

• Award ceremony times:
  • 5K: 10:15AM
  • 10K: 10:45AM
  • Half: 10:45AM (overall), 11:15AM (division)
• If you win one of the overall placements, you must stay for the awards ceremony to receive your prize(s)
• If you finish after the awards ceremony, or miss your division award, no problem, just ask any staff member for assistance!

📸 Photos & Results

• Live Results: Searchable online throughout the day. Don't forget, you can use your results to qualify for a BolderBoulder qualifying wave!
• Free Race Photos: Posted by Wednesday 7PM—unlimited free downloads!

💙 Benefiting Charity

"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County does transformative work with kids and families right here in Boulder County. We believe that when given equal access to the resources they need to succeed, all children can ignite their innate potential and achieve their dreams. They partner with youth and their families as they successfully navigate school, college, and career by providing long-term, holistic programming for our Dreamer Scholars from 1st grade through college. Their afterschool programs from elementary through high school focus on academic and social-emotional growth. We continue to support Dreamer Scholars' pursuit of higher education with postsecondary scholarships. Donate via RunSignup—All-Out matches every athlete donation 100%!