Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run
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Armadillo Dash 5K & Half Marathon Trail Run
The Armadillo Dash is a trail running event held on Saturday November 21st at the Bonnet Carre Spillway trail in Norco, west of New Orleans at the Boat Launch pavilion.
Distances
- 5K
- Half Marathon
The course is described as demanding, with quick turns and both uphill and downhill sections. Several wood bridge crossings are on the route; extra caution is advised when those surfaces are wet. The organizers note the course is not a mud run and that trail conditions depend on weather. The route is well marked. The 5K follows one loop out and back.
Packet pickup is available on race day at the race site. In-person registration is available during packet pickup. Participants receive a race bib with an RFID timing chip affixed, a t-shirt, and additional sponsor swag.
Event swag and costs are specified: a medal is provided for all participants; 5K participants receive short sleeve shirts and half marathon participants receive long sleeve shirts. Published registration price ranges are $30/35/40 for the 5K and $65/75/85 for the half marathon.
Post-race refreshments are provided by named sponsors, and awards are given by overall male and female winners plus age-group winners for the listed categories for both distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.