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Running Races in New Orleans: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in New Orleans2 established annual road races in New Orleans. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in New Orleans
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans | Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K | February | Flat course through the French Quarter, Garden District and City Park. |
| Crescent City Classic | 10K | March or April | Easter-weekend 10K from the Superdome to City Park; costumes are the norm. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in New Orleans use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in New Orleans?
- Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in February. Flat course through the French Quarter, Garden District and City Park.
- Are there 10K races in New Orleans?
- Yes. Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans (February), Crescent City Classic (March or April).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.