Join us for the 11th annual Big Easy in Little Elm on Saturday, March 1, 2025! Join us for your Cajun favorites including: ⚜️ A Mardi Gras-themed 5K and fun walk ⚜️ Kids fun run ⚜️ Crawfish boil ⚜️ Live music from Le Freak ⚜️ Fun contests and programming ⚜️ Food trucks and vendors ⚜️ Shopping
Participate in our themed contest! 🏆 King cake eating contest
VISIT US AT lakefrontlittleelm.com/the-big-easy-in-little-elm
Location
Little Elm Park
701 W Eldorado Pkwy
Little Elm, TX US 75068
Event Schedule
5:00PM 1K Fun Run start
5:15PM 5K start
6:15pm 5K Awards
Playtri reserves the right to change any event schedule at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
Course
Little Elm Park 701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX US 75068
The course officially closes at 9:30am for all participants.
This event is insured and sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile.
Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.
Under no circumstance should children or adults be allowed to participate in sanctioned events on a scooter, roller, or inline skates, or on a bike.
The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. To enjoy all that participating in a race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, race management encourages a headphone-free environment during the event.
Safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
Packet Pickup
Thursday, February 27, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the The Elm Hotel, 301 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068 (upper floor)
Friday, February 28, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the The Elm Hotel, 301 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068 (upper floor)
Saturday, March 1, 2025
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the event site : Little Elm Park, 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068 Participants must show bib for free onsite parking so early packet pick up is encouraged.
Picking up your race packet before the race day will help minimize long lines before the start of the event.
Late registration will be available on event morning at the packet pickup. Please note that no cash will be accepted. All new registrations must be completed on your mobile device via credit card.
REFUND POLICY
No Refunds or Transfers allowed.
This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice.
Couch to 5K Training Plan
Train for the 5K distance with the Couch to 5K Training Plan:
The Eight Week Training Plan Download here
The Four Week Training Plan Download here
Awards
All finishers will receive a medal!
Finishing times will be available.
Swag
Festive t-shirts & finisher medals
Race Updates and Reminders
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
Weather
Average temperature on race day: low 40 - high 70.
For safety reasons, Playtri Racing reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.
Chip Timing
This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. We will be using disposable chips for this event that you will receive attached to your bib at packet pickup.
Please wear your bib VISIBLY on the FRONT for timing purposes.
There will be no awards ceremony. Finishing times will be available to 5K participants. 1M Fun Run will not be timed.
Volunteers
We love our volunteers! Events like this one could not exist without you.
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at events@playtri.com.
Photography
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