New Orleans Marathon
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Event Overview
The New Orleans Marathon returns after a five-year hiatus. It features an in-person event schedule for Saturday, November 14, 2026. The event takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Distances
The event offers several race distances:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5K
- Marathon Relay Virtual options are also available for the marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances.
Course Details
The course is described as flat and fast. All races start at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park. The marathon and half marathon routes pass by Bayou St. John and proceed to the New Orleans Lakefront along Lake Pontchartrain. The finish line for all races is in Roosevelt Mall.
Event Features
On-course entertainment includes live music, cheer zones, and street performers. An official post-race party is held on the floor of Tad Gormley Stadium. The event offers race shirts in men's and women's sizing, as well as finisher medals.
Logistics
The event address is 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124. The marathon has a 7-hour time limit (a pace of 17:00 minutes per mile). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
