Louisiana · 50 Miler · 50K · Half Marathon
The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half
The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half is a 50 Miler, 50K and half marathon event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K, Half Marathon
- Course
- Flat/urban: 50 Mile ~600 ft gain, 50K ~99 ft gain (third-party estimates); Half Marathon not independently confirmed
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- lazyhoundracing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $127 (from lazyhoundracing.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 600 ft gain, 600 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 99 ft gain, 99 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half
The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half is an open, urban road race through the streets of New Orleans, starting at Jackson Square for the 50K/50 Mile and at Louisiana Running + Walking Co for the Half Marathon, and finishing at Second Line Brewing in Mid-City. The fully paved, flat route winds through historic neighborhoods, the St. Charles Garden District, and out to Lake Pontchartrain, run on open roads with runners sharing the streets with traffic.
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The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half: common questions
- When is the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half offer?
- 50 Miler, 50K and Half Marathon.
- How do I register for the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $127 (from lazyhoundracing.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half start?
- 6:00 AM CDT.
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