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Half Marathon races near New Orleans-Metairie

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Upcoming Half Marathon races near New Orleans-Metairie

JUL 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (29)

Slidell · 46 km away

AUG 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (33)

Slidell · 46 km away

New Orleans-Metairie · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near New Orleans-Metairie

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (42)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-themed running event in Slidell, Louisiana, starting at 8:00 AM from 105 Robert Blvd. Runners can choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, covering 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 13.1 miles. The setup is simple: register ahead of time on RunSignup, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the start and closes 10 minutes before it. The listed parking area is close enough to walk to the start.

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half

The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half takes runners through the city on its streets. It provides three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and a half marathon. The longer races begin early at Jackson Square, and the half marathon starts at Louisiana Running Company on Canal Street. The event is the only ultramarathon in New Orleans, making the 50-mile and 50K options the primary attraction for those seeking a long urban race instead of trail or rural running. The course functions as a tour of New Orleans, progressing from downtown streets near Jackson Square through the St. Charles Garden District, towards the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront, and returning to a finish in Mid-City. Participants will see various neighborhoods, parks, and waterways instead of running laps on a closed course. Packet pickup is at Louisiana Running Company the day before the race, where participants receive a swag bag and race armband. Those unable to attend packet pickup can check in with the race director before starting, with their swag available at the finish. An early start for the 50-mile and 50K races is possible with race director approval.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (47)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a road running event in Slidell, Louisiana. All three distances begin at 8:00 AM from the Robert Boulevard area. Participants select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race day; no on-site registration is available. The courses consist of out-and-back repeats. The 5K route is completed twice, the 10K route four times, and the half marathon route six times. Packet pickup is available near the start, opening 30 minutes before the race and closing 10 minutes prior. Parking is within walking distance of the start and finish areas. The event has a 3 hour 30 minute course limit, primarily affecting half marathon participants completing multiple loops.

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About Half Marathon races in New Orleans-Metairie

New Orleans-Metairie Base Miles

New Orleans-Metairie hosts 5 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

New Orleans runners keep it simple with parks, river edges, and city loops. The Audubon Park loop runs 29 km with +25 m when marathon legs need time on feet. The Lakefront Trail runs 93 km with +5 m. The Crescent City Classic runs 82 km with +38 m for a clean long run. Local race calendars point toward the New Orleans Marathon, Shamrockin Run New Orleans, Corporate Classic 5K, and the Rivershack River Run/Walk Series.

Metairie riders have 178 cycle routes and 2,161 km tracked, so weekday spins never feel short on options. New Orleans Bicycle Club keeps the scene moving with Weekday Morning Levee Rides at 6:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, WeMoRi at 5:45 am on Wednesdays, and Giro Ride at 7:00 am on weekends. The club also runs rides on Bullard Ave. Climbs stay tiny here, so locals chase wind, pacelines, intervals, and sprints at the end of Hayne.

March and April sit right in the sweet spot for both sports. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the months of March and April, and runners get the same window for clean Z2 work before summer changes the feel. Summer Series keeps runners on off-road grass paths at Lafreniere Park, City Park, and Kenner City Park, and locals stay hydrated in the Summer Heat. Winter specifics stay thin in the brief, so locals keep using Audubon Park, City Park, Lakeshore Drive, the Lake Trail, and the Mississippi River Trail for steady base miles.