The New Orleans Ultramarathon
French Quarter, United States • 18 Oct 2025
Event overview
The New Orleans Ultramarathon and Half takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. The event offers three distances:
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Half Marathon
All events start in the city and finish at Second Line Brewing (433 N Bernadotte St). Registration closes the day after the race.
Course, support and logistics
The course is entirely on pavement, using roads, running paths, and parks. The organizers provide turn-by-turn directions in an Excel spreadsheet and will upload the course map to Map My Run. The course will be marked with painted arrows and other signs.
Aid stations are placed at roughly every 5 miles and are stocked with GU, sports drink, water, electrolytes, and snacks. Drop bags are accepted at packet pickup or the start and will be available at the 50K finish. Pacers are allowed for the ultra distances beginning near the Louisiana Running Company aid station at about mile 15 and follow the same rules as participants.
Packet pickup is scheduled at Louisiana Running Company (4153 Canal St) on the Friday before the race. The organizers provide a post-race gathering at Second Line Brewing and a mid-race meetup at Louisiana Running Company with food and beverages.
Awards and swag
Top three men and top three women in each distance receive handmade awards by local artists. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Registered participants receive a race sticker, a unisex cotton t-shirt, and a trucker hat. The 50-mile registrants also receive a custom coffee mug. A raffle for a custom running tattoo is offered to registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.