Al Briede Gold Cup

The Al Briede Gold Cup takes place on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery, located at 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard. The 57th edition offers a 5K and a half-mile race (with a 5K NOTC Family option and a 1/2-Mile for youth under 13). The course runs through the cemetery, one of the city’s most beautiful landmarks, and the event honors a famed local athlete and community leader.

Proceeds support the Al Briede Gold Cup Foundation and the New Orleans Track Club. It welcomes runners and walkers of all speeds and features Blue Runner red beans, beer, and refreshments, plus early registration discounts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.