Portofino Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. Call 850-932-1500.

Race through some of the World’s most beautiful beaches on April 11, 2010. Amazing white sands and stunning views of water on both sides of the course. There will be great support and energy at every mile with a world-class finish line to wrap it up. Top the weekend off with an awesome post-race party! Register now at Running Wild, or call 850-435-9222 or visit www.pbhalf.com.

Pensacola Beach Blvd. at 2 p.m. This is a Mardi Gras parade with an island atmosphere. No one leaves the island beadless! After the parade, parties are everywhere including the Shaker, the Break and the Islander. The paraders continue to have fun at the Boardwalk while they wait for the results of the judges, and trophies to be awarded for the best floats. Call 850-932-1500 or visit www.kowrecks.com.

This race includes a 5K, 10K and half-marathon course winding along the waterfront on beautiful Pensacola Beach with a post race party at Captain Fun Beach Club. Call 850-932-1500 or visit online at www.pensacolarunners.com.

Pensacola Beach. Call 850-932-1500 or visit online at www.visitpensacolabeach.com.