New Orleans Marathon
New Orleans gets its namesake marathon back with a fall race that starts at the Museum of Art, runs flat city streets, and finishes in City Park.
Quick facts
- Flat course anchored in City Park, starting near the New Orleans Museum of Art.
- Finish at Roosevelt Mall with a post-race party inside Tad Gormley Stadium.
- Marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, and 5K share race day.
- Returns a namesake full marathon to New Orleans after a multi-year gap.
About the New Orleans Marathon
After roughly seven years without a namesake marathon, New Orleans has a full 26.2 again, anchored in City Park with a start at the New Orleans Museum of Art and a finish celebration on the floor of Tad Gormley Stadium. The revival gives the city a fall marathon date, with half marathon, marathon relay, and 5K fields sharing the weekend.
Course
The route starts near the New Orleans Museum of Art and finishes at Roosevelt Mall in City Park, which keeps start and finish logistics close together. New Orleans terrain is about as flat as road racing gets, so pacing comes down to rhythm and heat management rather than hills. As a first-year route, expect details to firm up closer to race day.
Race-day weather
Mid-November mornings in New Orleans are usually mild, but humidity rarely disappears completely. A cool front can set up fast conditions, while a warm, muggy day forces more conservative pacing once the sun is up.
Past New Orleans Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
New Orleans Marathon FAQ
When is the New Orleans Marathon?
The 2026 New Orleans Marathon is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Is New Orleans Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. New Orleans Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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