Runners Rejoice: Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Returns
- 18,000 expected for 4th annual running block party; Registration still available
- Olympic Champion Mo Farah to headline men’s race, women’s elites to be announced
- Family fun: ING KiDS ROCK New Orleans to get kids moving, fight childhood obesity
| What: | More than 18,000 runners will tour the Big Easy on two legs as the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & ½ Marathon returns on Sunday, February 24. An impressive field of elite athletes will join beginners and runners looking for a little fun as live bands rock each mile, cheerleading squads motivate and entertain and thousands of spectators combine for a race day experience unlike any other. | ||
| Schedule of Events: | Friday, February 222:00pm
Elite Athlete Media Availability Health & Fitness Expo – Main Stage New Orleans Morial Convention Center Halls A1-B 900 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA
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An exciting field of elite athletes will share training advice and answer questions at this interactive clinic. Elites include Mo Farah, 2-time gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics.
Media credentials and parking passes available for pickup.
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| 1:00 pm – 7:00 pmHealth & Fitness Expo
New Orleans Morial Convention Center Halls A1-B 900 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA
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More than 100 exhibitors offering the latest running gear, training tips and interactive clinics. Free and open to the public.
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| Saturday, January 239:00 am
ING KiDS ROCK New Orleans City Park 9:00 am –5:00 pm Health & Fitness Expo New Orleans Morial Convention Center Halls A1-B 900 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA
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More than 800 local kids will take to the start line of the fun run to combat childhood obesity.
More than 100 exhibitors offering the latest running gear, training tips and interactive clinics. Free and open to the public.
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| Sunday, January 24RACE DAY
7:00am – Race Start (Poydras & Camp St) 8:00-8:15am – Half Marathon Male Winner* 8:15-8:30am – Half Marathon Female Winner* 9:00-9:15 – Marathon Men’s Winner* 9:15-9:30am-Marathon Women’s Winner* *Finish times are approximate |
Runners will start on Poydras Street and run along beautiful and historic St. Charles Avenue before touring the iconic French Quarter and City Park, with breathtaking views of Lake Ponchartrain before finishing behind the New Orleans Museum of Art | ||
| Finish Line Festival:8:00am – 9:15am: Creole String Beans
9:45am – 10:45am: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band 10:45am –11:00am: Awards Program 11:00am–12:00pm: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Bag of Donuts |
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| Downloads | Road Closure Grid
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