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New Orleans Marathon
New Orleans Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Course
- Very flat: ~147 ft total gain, high point 15 ft above sea level
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 147 ft gain, 152 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 147 ft gain, 152 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
About the New Orleans Marathon
Get ready to lace up your shoes and let the good times roll as the New Orleans Marathon returns to the streets of the Big Easy after a seven year hiatus. We're thrilled to invite you to the inaugural New Orleans Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Marathon Relay—your chance to conquer your next running challenge in the most vibrant city in America. From the start at the New Orleans Museum of Art to the finish line in Roosevelt Mall, every step tells a story of resilience, pride, and endless possibi…
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New Orleans Marathon: common questions
- When is the New Orleans Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the New Orleans Marathon held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the New Orleans Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How do I register for the New Orleans Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the New Orleans Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the New Orleans Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
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