Festive Fun
After you cross the finish line, join us in the Armory Ballroom to redeem your beer ticket, dance it up with our DJ and more.
Get Your Bling
All finishers will receive a commemorative hurricane cup and the largest medal we’ve ever produced – we’re talking serious bling!
Under the Lights
Get a whole new perspective as you travel under the city lights down the streets of Manchester.
Go the distance. Earn the jacket!
Complete at least 3 events totaling 26.2 miles to earn the 2018 Elliot Millennium Running Series Jacket. For complete list of events, rules and details, Learn More…
Run more, run faster, score points!
The Points Chase is a motivational and competitive component to participating in our Signature events. For standings, rules and details, Learn More…
5K Course
A 5k out and back loop that brings you through the historic Manchester Mills before finishing downtown on Elm Street.
Event Details
RACE DATE & TIME
TBD
EARLY BIB & SCHWAG PICK-UP
Available at the Millennium Running Retail Store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH) during the following days/times:
- TBA
RACE DAY BIB & SCHWAG PICK-UP
TBD
DIRECTIONS
Veteran’s Park, 889 Elm Street, Manchester, NH.
PARKING
General parking is available at select lots off of Constitution Drive.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
Dasani water and Powerade provided by Coca Cola Northern New England, fresh bananas, Yogurt provided by Stonyfield Organic and pasta provided by the Copper Door Restaurant.
POST-RACE BEER
Join us at the post race Party Gras in the Armory Ballroom at The Manchester Downtown Hotel (formerly the Radisson) to redeem your Shipyard beer ticket.
RESULTS driven by AutoFair
All results will be displayed live inside the post-race Party Gras! Live online results will be published exclusively on MillenniumRunning.com.
RACE PHOTOS provided by Tufts Health Freedom Plan
Millennium Running is happy to provide FREE digital race photos from this event thanks to our friends at Tufts Health Freedom Plan. Photos will be posted online 2-3 business days following the event.
FINISHER VIDEO
Finishers of the event will receive a link to their finisher video. The link will be emailed online 1-2 business days following the event.
AWARDS
Awards to the Top 3 Overall Men & Women. Awards will also be given out to the top 3 male and female in each 5-yr age group. (<12, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 … 70+). Stop by the Awards Tent located in the Race Day HQ following the race to claim your award. Awards will not be mailed after the event.
FINISHER MEDALS
Ameriprise Financial Mardi Gras 5k medals will be distributed at the finish line.
HURRICANE CUPS
Ameriprise Financial Mardi Gras 5k hurricane cups will be distributed at the post race Party Gras in the Armory Ballroom at The Manchester Downtown Hotel (formerly the Radisson).
MAKE-UP DATE
In the event of inclement weather, the race will be moved to the following Saturday.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
Please read our Refund & Transfer Policy for full information.
GENERAL FAQs
Read a full list of General FAQ’s here.
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Registration
ADULT (ages 21+)
$25
$30 Race Day (based on availability)
YOUTH (under 21)
$20
$25 Race Day (based on availability)
Your registration includes…
• Finisher’s Medal
• Post Race Party
• Commemorative Hurricane Cup
• Beer Ticket (ages 21+)
• Personalized Bib (if registered 30 days before event)
• Free Race Photos
• Finish Line Video
CHARITY BENEFICIARY
With every event Millennium Running is proud to donate back to and support local organizations and charities. To date, Millennium Running has donated over $400,000 to these local charities and organizations. The Ameriprise Financial Mardi Gras 5K is proud to support New Horizons food pantry and shelter, Trinity High School Track and XC, Friends of Bedford Hockey, Pack 127 of the Auburn Cub Scouts, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and other deserving local organizations.