Name: Born to Run - New Orleans
Start: 2026-03-21
End: 2026-03-21
Location: Metairie, Louisiana

About the Event

Born to Run - New Orleans 5K & 1/2-Mile Fun Run

Join us at Born to Run - New Orleans at Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie!

The 2026 Born to Run - New Orleans 5K & 1/2-Mile Fun Run is a great opportunity for runners, walkers, and strollers alike to get involved with Woman’s New Life Clinic (WNLC).

WNLC is a life-affirming counseling and medical clinic that serves women facing unplanned pregnancies in the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas.

YOU can help WNLC continue to support women in need by participating in Born to Run.

Race Schedule
7:30 am — Runner sign-in, on-site registration
8:30 am — 1/2-mile Fun Run/Walk begins
9:15 am — 5K begins
Post-race “Birth”day Party to follow

Event includes t-shirt, opportunity to win race prizes, and post-race party featuring free food, music, and fun for the whole family.
Race t-shirts are only guaranteed for participants who register by Monday, February 23rd.

Minors MUST have a parent/guardian signature, including on-site day-of registration.

FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICE from St. Angela Merici Catholic Church to Bonnabel Boat Launch!

Races Offered

Adult - 1/2 Mile Fun Run (Ages 21-100)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Child - 1/2 Mile Fun Run (ages 1-12)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

Student - 1/2 Mile Fun Run (Ages 13-22)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Adult - 5K Run (Ages 21-100)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$35.00

Child - 5K Run (Ages 1-12)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$20.00

Student - 5K Run (Ages 13-22)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Metairie.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.2° / 22.8°

wb_sunny 13.3° / 21.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.7 /

water_drop 75.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.2° / 22.8°

wb_sunny 13.3° / 21.9°

air 14.7 km/h

water_drop 75.0%

About Metairie

Metairie is the largest suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish.

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