2026 Big Easy Running Festival
Expected Race Date
~Oct 2026
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
New Orleans, LA
Quick facts
- Date
- around October 2026 (expected)
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Solid Pick5710 years running
~408 finishers a year
shrinking
14% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 22 states
winner 1:16:03
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Big Easy Running Festival?
The 2026 Big Easy Running Festival hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around October 2026 (expected).
Where does the 2026 Big Easy Running Festival take place?
It takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What distances does the 2026 Big Easy Running Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Big Easy Running Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Big Easy Running Festival is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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