Greek Festival Run & Walk

MAY
23
2026
Run the Greek Festival Run & Walk in New Orleans on Memorial Day weekend with a certified 5K or a fun 1 mile kids run amid lively festival festivities. Finishers get a shirt, medal and festival entry plus postrace treats and toga contests.
Sat 23 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Greek Festival Run & Walk - May 23, 2026

The Greek Festival Run & Walk is a running and walking event held in New Orleans at 1200 Allen Toussaint Blvd. It takes place during the Memorial Day weekend Greek Festival. The event includes a certified 5K course and a 1-mile kids' course. Race day packet pickup and late registration are available. Registered participants receive a commemorative race shirt, finisher medal, and a race bib with timing chip. The race bib also provides two free entries and one hour early access into the New Orleans Greek Festival (listed value $20). Post-race refreshments, giveaways, awards, and on-site activities such as a toga costume contest and a team competition are part of the event.

Events and entry

  • 5K - $35
  • 5K - NOTC Family - $65
  • 1-Mile Kids' Run - $20; open to ages 13 and under
  • Racewalkers - $0

Registration for the listed events opens January 13, 2026. The event is organized as part of the New Orleans Greek Festival activities and includes awards and race timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5 km
5k - Notc Family
1-Mile Kids' Run
Racewalkers