Veterans 10K/5K
Event summary
Come run, walk or march in the inaugural Veterans 10K & 5K event this November and honor those who have served. Beginning and ending at the world-renowned World War II Museum in New Orleans, this event is definitely patriotic. Join us for this awesome, family event!
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What's included:
- Water stations
- Free parking
- Race photography
- Technical T-shirt
- Awards for leading racers and age group winners
- Finisher's medal
- Chip-timing
- Complimentary Post Event Food & Refreshments
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10K
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a cut off time for the Veterans 10k/5k event?
Yes, runners have 2 hours to complete the 10k race to ensure the National World War II Museum is open for Veterans Day Weekend visitors.… read moreWill the Veterans 10k/5k be timed?
Yes, there will be bib tag timing by ChronoTrack to time the races.… read moreWill there be awards for winners of each race?
Yes, there will be Gold, Silver, and bronze medals in Military Dog Tag design for winners of events.… read moreRunning Events in the United States
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Route description
Route description
Both the 5k and 10k routes will start and finish at the National World War II Museum, the course will take you down Camp Street to Prytania Street and turn left onto Harmony Street.
Runners will then turn right onto St. Charlies Ave. to Lee Circle, onto Andrew Higgins Blvd. and back onto Camp Street to cross the finish line.
5k runners will complete 1 lap of the course and 10k runners 2 laps.
Saturday
11:00am - 5:00pm Registration and packet pick-up
Sunday
5:30am - 7:20am Packet pickup and bag drop opens
7:25am National Anthem
7:30am 10k and 5k start
9:30am Awards Ceremony
8:30am - 11:30am Post race party
Cut-Off Time
The 10k event has a 2 hour cut off time.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Get directionsAddress: National World War II Museum, Camp Street and Andrew Higgins Blvd
Saturday Packet Pick-Up: Louisiana Running Company, 4153 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119
Sunday Packet Pick-Up: Premium Parking Lot on Camp Street and Andrew Higgins Blvd.
Parking
There will be free parking available.
5K
10K
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Both the 5k and 10k routes will start and finish at the National World War II Museum, the course will take you down Camp Street to Prytania Street and turn left onto Harmony Street.
Runners will then turn right onto St. Charlies Ave. to Lee Circle, onto Andrew Higgins Blvd. and back onto Camp Street to cross the finish line.
5k runners will complete 1 lap of the course and 10k runners 2 laps.
Saturday
11:00am - 5:00pm Registration and packet pick-up
Sunday
5:30am - 7:20am Packet pickup and bag drop opens
7:25am National Anthem
7:30am 10k and 5k start
9:30am Awards Ceremony
8:30am - 11:30am Post race party
Cut-Off Time
The 10k event has a 2 hour cut off time.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Get directionsAddress: National World War II Museum, Camp Street and Andrew Higgins Blvd
Saturday Packet Pick-Up: Louisiana Running Company, 4153 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119
Sunday Packet Pick-Up: Premium Parking Lot on Camp Street and Andrew Higgins Blvd.
Parking
There will be free parking available.
5K
10K
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.