Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Race Date

Oct 25, 2026

Location

New Orleans, LA

The Experience

The “BIG EASY HALLOWEEN HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K ROAD RACE” will be back for its 11th edition on Sunday, October 25, 2026! Once again we are proud to partner with the wonderful Party & Food Location at The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar at 7900 Lakeshore Drive! Join us at “The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar” on a completely closed race course along the stunning New Orleans Lakefront just 6.2 miles from the French Quarter! Make your plans early, and come to New Orleans for a great Halloween Party Place for the entire Family at The Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Live Music and Great Seafood Specials, will be greeting each of you at the Blue Crab!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70124

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.5%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

LA19006DR · Expires 2029 · Jazz Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:13:17

10:10/mi

Winning Time

1:14:23

5:41/mi

Finishers (2024)

451

States Represented

33 / 50

Gender Split

45% Female55% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:153:55

FASTER 25%

1:57:44

MEDIAN

2:13:17

SLOWER 25%

2:39:07

Average runner age: 36

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

65°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

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