The 2026 Saints Kickoff Run, presented by Hancock Whitney, will be held live and in person! The run will start in Champions Square and will finish on the 50-yard line of the Caesars Superdome. A post-race party with live entertainment and a beer garden will take place after the race in Champions Square. All runners will receive an official “Saints 5K” participant shirt and finishers medal.
Can’t make it in person? Sign up as a virtual runner and receive all the run swag when you run at your own pace and in your own place!
Get your kids involved in kicking off the 2026 Saints football season by participating in the Kids Fun Run! Kids will get excited about fitness when they lace up their shoes and enjoy the half-mile run, which starts at Champions Square and finishes on the Caesars Superdome 50-Yard Line. All kids will receive a short-sleeved tee and a kid’s commemorative finisher’s medal.
You can be a part of the Saints season by joining in the Saints Team Challenge Cup. Just sign your friends, family, and coworkers up as a team on the race registration page and the group that brings the most runners to the start line on Saturday September 26, 2026 wins! It’s that simple.
Awards will be presented to the top 3 largest teams. To register with a team, indicate your team status during registration by selecting "Yes" in the teams section of your order form. IMPORTANT: When entering your team name, all team members MUST use the exact same spelling in order to be entered on the same team.
The Saints Kickoff Run is proud to support the Louisiana National Guard Foundation.
More than just a race, it blends fitness, fun, and football into a high-energy celebration of community and charity. Each year, thousands unite to run, cheer, and give back, making it a signature event that captures the heart of the city and the spirit of the team.
Want to make an impact?
Make a $10+ donation and run with a special charity bib to show your support! All donations go directly to this amazing charity.
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$47.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$59.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 0.8K
Type — Running
09:15
$25.00
Learn more about the host city, New Orleans.
New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. With a population of 383,997 at the 2020 census, New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States; the New Orleans metropolitan area, with about 1 million residents, is the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. New Orleans serves as a major port and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region. The city is coextensive with Orleans Parish.
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