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Northshore Half Marathon

Northshore Half Marathon

Northshore Half Marathon: a flat, fast PR course under Louisiana oaks.

Race Date

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Mandeville, LA

Runner Favorite87

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location
Mandeville, Louisiana
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10 Miles, 5K, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
3,475

Highlights

Good For

PR Friendly

Atmosphere

Party FinishSpectator SupportGreat Post RaceWell Organized

Course

Fast FlatScenic Route

The Experience

The Northshore Half Marathon, now in its 14th edition, draws around 775 runners from 18 states to the moss-draped oaks of Old Mandeville, Louisiana. The course is famously flat and fast — a certified PR magnet — winding through historic homes, along Lakeshore Drive, and onto the Tammany Trace as the sun rises over Lake Pontchartrain. With nearly 36% of participants returning year after year, it’s a local favorite and a perfect fall kickoff race for Southern runners escaping summer heat.

The start and finish share the same spot under towering, moss-covered oaks, where the post-race party awaits with cold beer, live music, and food vendors. Spectators line the historic streets, and the lakefront provides a sparkling backdrop for what many call their favorite half marathon. The flat terrain and cool October weather make this a go-to for personal bests, yet the relaxed picnic-blanket atmosphere keeps the day celebratory and welcoming.

Race-provided description

The Northshore Half Marathon, 10 miler, and Jockamo 5K feature idyllic Louisiana scenery.  All courses start and finish under mammoth, moss-covered oaks.  The half marathon and 10 miler wind through spectator-lined historic homes of Old Mandeville, run along sparkling Lakeshore Drive and the Tammany Trace as the sun rises over the crowd of runners. The courses are notoriously flat and fast, and many runners claim this race as their favorite half marathon and as a PR race course.  After months of sweltering heat and training in the South, temperatures typically start to cool around the time of the Northshore Half, and runners kick off Fall race schedules with a cooler, brisk race in South Louisiana. Historic Old Mandeville and Fontainebleau State Park are just a quick drive from New Orleans or Baton Rouge, making them close enough in proximity to drive in the morning of and to enjoy either city following the race…but not before enjoying our post-race party. The Northshore Half post-race party means laying out a picnic blanket, grabbing some cold beers and grub from one of our delicious food vendors and listening to some great live music while taking in the Lake Pontchartrain waterfront.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, LA, 70448

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River, Small Town

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10 Miles5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

LA25005DJR

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

Course Map

Quality Score

Runner Favorite87
Methodology
Heritage20/20

14 years running

Size14/15

~775 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

36% returning runners

Course & details15/15

USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 4 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 18 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:13:35

Weather0/10

typical high 81°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

64°

Afternoon (High)

81°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 3,475 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

3,475

Median time

2:09:14

Latest turnout

831

States

31

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:103:45

Turnout by year

20212025

'21'22'23'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Northshore Half Marathon?

The Northshore Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.

Where does the Northshore Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Mandeville, Louisiana.

What distances does the Northshore Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10 Miles, 5K, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Northshore Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Northshore Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

How many people run the Northshore Half Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 3,475 runners who have completed the Northshore Half Marathon.

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