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Big Easy Run Festival

21 Nov 2021 (Sun)

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Big Easy Run Festival

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Join Big Easy Run Festival

All the hard work is in and now you’re ready for the challenge of the Big Easy Running Festival. This event will give athletes a New Orleans tour that many never get to see before an iconic finish at the City Park Festival Grounds, next to the New Orleans Museum of Art. The 5k will also begin and end at the City Park Festival Grounds, and we’ll close out as always with a fantastic after-party featuring terrific entertainment, food and adult beverages!
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Course details

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Half Marathon
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USATF - Certified

Start address: Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Finish address: Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Route map

Big Easy Run Festival Route Map

Included in the fee

  • Official Big Easy T-shirt – Men’s & Women’s Sizes
  • Finisher Medal for Half Marathon & 5K
  • Post Race Party with Music, Food and Complimentary Beer

Practicalities

Aid Stations

The Half Marathon will offer 6 different water stops along the 13.1 mile route for runner’s safety and convenience. Each stop will offer Water, Gatorade, Ice, Petroleum Jelly and Portable Restrooms. Volunteers will be on site with cell phones communications so please ask for assistance if you need anything at one of our 6 rest stops. Rest Stop 6 will offer Gels and GU for runners looking for that extra kick to get to the finish line. Again that’s at rest stops  at mile 4 & 6 ONLY!

Award Medals

The top three finishers in each age group will receive, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.Age groups start at 14 and under and continue in 5-year increments through age 80+.

Equipment Storage

Athletes wishing to drop off a gear bag at the starting line in the gear check area may do so before 6:50am. These bags will be positioned near the finish line so runners can retrieve them post event. (NOTE: To pick up this bag post event, you will need to have your bib number on for proper identification to the volunteers working in the gear check area.)

Maximum Time

Half Marathon Time Limit – 4 Hours

Parking

Race parking is available throughout City Park and the Roosevelt Mall area. Please arrive early to make the start of both events! Most athletes in the event park along Marconi Drive and the Roosevelt Mall Area of City Park!

Race Kit Includes

Official Big Easy T-shirt – Men’s & Women’s SizesFinisher Medal for Half Marathon & 5K

Refreshments

The Half Marathon will offer 6 different water stops along the 13.1 mile route for runner’s safety and convenience. Each stop will offer Water, Gatorade, Ice, Petroleum Jelly.

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Frequently asked questions

Can someone collect my race pack for me?

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If you can’t get to the Big Easy Running Fest & Packet Pick Up on Friday, a friend or family member may serve as your proxy and pick up your event materials for you. Proxies do not need to be participating in the event.

When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?

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Packet Pick up will take place at Louisiana Running Company on Saturday, November 24, 2019 from 10:00am to 5;00pm. For late arrivals, we will offer race morning bib pick up from 5:30am to 700am at the Main Festival Grounds Shelter as well. The Main Shelter for the Festival grounds is next to Christian Brothers High School on Friedrichs Drive.

Big Easy Run Festival

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The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.