The New Orleans Ultramarathon
Saturday, October 19, 2024
50k/50m = Jackson Square (6am)
13.1 half = Louisiana Running Company (8am)
50 MILES - 50K - HALF MARATHON
OCTOBER 19th, 2024
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REGISTER HERE
The ONLY Ultramarathon in New Orleans! Choose from 3 different distances and run the streets of the historic city from Jackson Square downtown, through the beautiful St Charles Garden District, out to the Lakefront of the Pontchatrain, and ending in the heart of Mid City. Join us on Oct 19th for a guaranteed good time!
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The Course
50k and 50-miler: Race starts at 6am (5am early start option with RD approval) at Jackson Square.
The address is: 701 Decatur St. New Orleans LA 70116.
Half Marathon: Race starts at 8am at Louisiana Running Company. The address is 4153 Canal St New Orleans LA 70119.
All Events: There will be strategically marked arrows spray painted on the ground for you to follow, and the course will be very well marked. You will also receive an excel spreadsheet with turn-by-turn instructions, and the map will be uploaded to Strava as well. All events will finish at Second Line Brewing, where a fun post race party awaits!
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PACKET PICKUP INFO
Packet Pickup : Friday, October 18th from 12 noon - 6:30pm at Louisiana Running Company. 4153 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119.
If you can make it, you will pick up your swag bag and race armband. If you can NOT make it, you must see an RD before your race on Saturday to get your armband, then your swag bag will be waiting on you at the finish. Either way is okay with us, so don't stress out if you can't make it on Friday.
FAQs
Are Pacers Allowed?
Yes, pacers will be allowed for all runners, but must follow the same rules as all other participants. They are entitled to aid station supplies, food, and drinks just the same as runners. We are very lenient with the rules on our pacers. As long as they have fun and stay safe, they are permitted to help their runners in any way necessary to get you to the finish line.
Can I change Distances?
Of course. You can change distances at any point up to the start of the race. If you choose to move up in distance, just pay the additional owed amount (whatever the 50m was at the time you registered - what you paid for the 50k). If you choose to move down, you must stop at the 50k finish and notify a race official. Once you go past the 50k point, you risk a DNF if you do not finish the 50-mile.
What are the time cutoffs?
ALL events will finish at Second Line Brewing. The address is 433 N Bernadotte St New Orleans LA 70119.
Cutoffs (see note below):
50k = 2pm
50-miler = 6pm
Half Marathon = 2pm
(note: Our goal is to help you get across the finish line!! if you need any extra assistance in any way, PLEASE let us know. We will be as accommodating as possible to help you achieve your goal)
The Race Director reserves the right to add leniency to these cutoff times. So long as you can get across the finish line in a reasonable time, it will be considered a finish. The “cutoff” refer more to the aid stations than the finish line itself. If you do think you will be well past an aid station or finish line cutoff/closing, please prepare accordingly, and reach out to us with questions/concerns/requests for extra help.
Where Can I Park?
There should be plenty of street parking just outside the French Quarter for the 50k and 50-milers. Please be aware that parking in the French Quarter is often residential, or there are parking meters. The corner of Elysian Fields Ave and N Peters St normally has lots of open spaces, especially along N Peters. No meters or special permits or anything required. HOWEVER, they will ticket/tow you if you park where you are not supposed to, so please be extra careful. If you want to make sure your car is safe in a parking spot, there are pay parking lots on Peters St just blocks away from the start.
For the Half Marathon: There is neighborhood street parking available around Louisiana Running Company, but please come early. Spaces are not always easy to find.
What’s new for 2024?
Glad you asked.
- Swag! Shirt, medal, sticker, trucker hat to all runners
- PRIZE MONEY!!!! $500 for setting a new course record
- Free tattoo! Enter a raffle to win a free running tattoo from a local artist.
Do You offer refunds, bib transfers, or deferrals?
Unfortunately, no. All sales are final.
dROP bAGS?
Yep! You can bring a drop bag to packet pickup or to the start line, and we'll have it waiting for you at the 50k finish line.
WHAT ABOUT BATHROOMS?
Start line (50k/50m) = probably. Cafe du Monde doesn’t typically open until after the ultra starts, but the bathrooms have been available to runners beforehand in the past couple of years.
Start line (half marathon) = yes. Our friends at Louisiana Running Company are very kind and welcoming.
Throughout the race = you'll be passing by countless shops/bars/restaurants/gas stations/grocery stores/etc. In addition, we will note on your official turn by turn instructions and on the runner manual which of the aid stations have running water and bathrooms, and which do not. Please plan accordingly.
