Louisiana · 5K · 0.5 Miles
Saints Kickoff Run
Saints Kickoff Run is a 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was last held on September 26, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 23,090 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Field size
- ~23,090 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 26, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Field size
- About 23,090 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- saints5k.com
Registration, course & weather
About the Saints Kickoff Run
Participant Perks The 2026 Saints Kickoff Run, presented by Hancock Whitney, will be held live and in person! The run will start in Champions Square and will finish on the 50-yard line of the Caesars Superdome. A post-race party with live entertainment and a beer garden will take place after the race in Champions Square. All runners will receive an official “Saints 5K” participant shirt and finishers medal. Can’t make it in person? Sign up as a virtual runner and receive all the run swag when y…
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Saints Kickoff Run: common questions
- When is the Saints Kickoff Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Saints Kickoff Run held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Saints Kickoff Run offer?
- 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How many people run the Saints Kickoff Run?
- About 23,090 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Saints Kickoff Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Saints Kickoff Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $69 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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