Running events USA
| I | What: 2012 Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans | |
| When: April | ||
| Where: 2000 Lakeshore Dr, University of New Orleans Research & Technology Park | ||
| Website/Contact: http://www.ironmanneworleans.com/ | ||
| Details: The Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans is comprised of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. Come race through the city of New Orleans and finish in front of Jackson Square in the French Quarter | ||
| II | What: 2011 Athleta Iron Girl New Orleans Women's 1/2 Marathon | |
| When: November | ||
| Where: New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive | ||
| Website/Contact: http://www.irongirl.com/Events/NewOrleansFall.htm | ||
| III | What: 2012 Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon & 1/2 Marathon | |
| When: March | ||
| Where: Tchoupitoulas St & Race St | ||
| Website/Contact: http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans | ||
| Details: The Rock n Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & Marathon is returning as the 2012 Rock n Roll New Orleans Marathon & Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society on Sunday, March 4, 2012. This 13.1 or 26.2 mile course takes participants along a majestic journey throughout the city. Rockin bands and spirited cheer squads line the streets of historic neighborhoods, including St. Charles Avenue and the French Quarter. With a fast and flat course below sea level, you can race your way to the finish line to celebrate at the post-race concert | ||
| IV | What: 18th Annual Tom Sawyer Mississippi River Run for Cancer | |
| When: August | ||
| Where: 310 Andrew Higgins, Generations Hall | ||
| Website/Contact: http://www.cagno.org/ | ||
| Details: The Race! Cruise the scenic route on this 2 mile journey through the downtown Warehouse District. The 2-mile walk/run will start/finish at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Avenue. The $25 entry fee includes your custom designed T-shirt by local artist Matt Rinard and entry to the post-race party. The Party! The post-race party at Generations Hall, will include plenty of refreshments, draft beer, door prizes and music. | ||
| V | What: New Orleans Urban Adventure Race | |
| When: November | ||
| Where: 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans City Park | ||
| Website/Contact: http://www.gulfcoastadventure.com/ | ||
| Details: Welcome to the “Racing to N’awlins” Championship! This will be the Gulf Coast Championship event with trophies and prizes awarded to the top finishers for the series, as well as prizes in each category. Not interested in the series? Then, come out and enjoy and single race in the series. This event will travel throughout New Orleans sending teams to checkpoints in locations such as the French Quarter, Warehouse District, parks, and more |
