The New Orleans Ultramarathon
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Event overview
The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half takes place on October 18, 2025 in New Orleans, LA. The event offers these distances:
- 50 miles
- 50K
- Half marathon
The course is entirely urban and 100% pavement. Routes pass through Jackson Square downtown, the St Charles Garden District, the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront, and finish in Mid City at Second Line Brewing (433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans LA 70119).
Course and logistics
The course is marked with painted arrows and includes turn-by-turn instructions and downloadable GPX/route files. Aid stations are located roughly every 5 miles and provide GU, sports drink, water, electrolytes, and snacks. Pacers are allowed for ultra runners, with pacer pickup at or after the aid station near Louisiana Running Company (around mile 15). Drop bags are permitted; they must be clearly marked, waterproof or water resistant, and will be moved to the 50K finish area.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Louisiana Running Company (4153 Canal St). If a runner cannot pick up early, they must check in with a race official before the race to receive their armband; swag bags can be collected at the finish. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal; registrants receive a shirt, sticker, and trucker hat. Prize money of $500 is offered for a new course record. Parking information, restroom availability, and mid-race/post-race meetup details are provided for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.