New Orleans Jazz Half Marathon & 5K

Location: Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana), New Orleans, LA
Brought to you by: Children's Hospital New Orleans

Date

Sat, Oct 28 2017
2:00 AM

Trail

Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana)

Tags

New Orleans Jazz Half Marathon & 5K

Event Description

Join us on Saturday, October 28th at 7am in Lafayette Square as we race to eradicate childhood cancer! Early Bird Half Marathon, Early Bird 5K and Military Half Marathon Registration rates available. Thanks for your support! The Jazz Half Marathon & 5K boasts one of the best post-race parties around. Runners enjoy Louisiana food favorites like Jambalaya and Red Beans and Rice while famous New Orleans musicians entertain the crowds at Lafayette Square. Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, and Rockin Dopsie, Jr. are just some of the artists who have performed at previous Jazz Half marathons. The Mardi Gras Indians — icons of New Orleans culture — will also be on hand to take photos with runners.

Event Details

Location

Location: Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana), New Orleans, LA
Brought to you by: Children's Hospital New Orleans

Date and Time

Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:00 AM - Saturday, October 28, 2017 8:00 AM

Tags

  • #5k
  • #marathon
  • #race
  • #run

How to find the event and parking

Lafayette Square, 600 S Maestri St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Organizer Detail

Host Name: Children's Hospital New Orleans
Address: New Orleans, LA 70118
Email:
Website:

Mississippi River Trail (Louisiana) Facts

States: Louisiana
Counties: Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist
Length: 80.9 miles
Trail end points: New Orleans and St. James Parish
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 6224427
Trail activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking

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