Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon
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Event overview
The 44th Ole Man River Half Marathon takes place on December 13, 2025, in Rivertown, Kenner, Louisiana. The event is described as the only half marathon in Jefferson Parish and uses Kenner's Heritage Park (next to Heritage Hall) as its venue. The half marathon and 10K courses are USATF certified. Organizers list sponsors including the City of Kenner, Gulf Coast Bank, Visit Kenner, Kenner Food Bank, Raising Cane's, and New Balance.
Program, distances and logistics
The event program includes a pre-race block party called "Sip and Stroll," a X-Mas costume contest, and a Rivertown post-race party. Packet pickup is offered the day before at Kenner's Planetarium and on race day at the event location. Participants receive a race shirt and a finisher medal. A team competition is part of the event; the winning team receives a custom handmade trophy. The kids run is open to ages 13 and under. Entry fees listed on the event page include reduced prices for ages 0-17.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids 1-Mile Run
- NOTC Family events for Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K