The New Orleans Ultramarathon
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The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half
The event in New Orleans features multiple race distances on city streets and neighborhood routes. Distances offered include:
- 50 mile
- 50K
- Half marathon
The 50K and 50 mile start in the French Quarter area and the half marathon starts near Louisiana Running and Walking Company. All distances finish at Second Line Brewing, 433 N Bernadotte St. The course is an open course on public roads; roads will not be closed to traffic and runners should be prepared to share the roadway.
Course navigation is provided with spray painted arrows, a Strava route, and turn by turn instructions in Excel format. Registrants receive the Strava route by email and may receive last minute updates. Aid stations are stocked with drinks, gels, snacks, basic first aid and bathroom access; a few stations have limited services or no bathrooms and these details are noted in race materials.
Packet pickup occurs at Louisiana Running and Walking Company the day before the race; race morning bib pickup is available and swag bags can be claimed at the finish. Drop bags are accepted and will be available at the 50K finish. Top three male and female finishers in each distance receive handmade awards by local artists, and all finishers receive a custom finisher medal. The race offers a $500 prize for any new course record, subject to verification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
