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Louisiana > Ole Man River Half Marathon & 5K
New Orleans,
LA
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Date
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Event
Details
Participants have a choice of either running or walking atop the levee
that runs alongside the intercoastal waterway at the Ole Man River Half
Marathon & 5K, which celebrates its 28th annual running in
the winter of 2009. The entire course for the race, which is open to
both
runners and walkers, is fast and flat along the blacktop of the
Mississippi River Trace pathway, and features gorgeous views of both
the water and downtown New Orleans.
Organized by the New Orleans Track Club, the race is open to both
runners and walkers, and the event in recent years has attracted fields
ranging from about 400 to more than 800 runners, joggers and walkers.
Those who have run the event in the past report that times in the first
six and a half miles of the race are usually quicker than those in the
second half, as the wind is at your back for the first half of the
event.
From the starting line at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility on
Leake Avenue, the race unfolds along a simple out-and-back course --
the field takes off and heads west for the race's first half, and once
they reach the half-way point near Colonial Country Club, they turn
around and head back along the same course they've just run to the
finish back at the starting line. It's easy to get caught up in the
scenery of this unique city along the run, as you're surrounded by both
the calming tide of the waterway as well as the energy of New Orleans
nearby.
Those walking the race will start at 7:30 AM, followed by the runners
at 8:00 AM, who must complete the event within three and a half hours
time limit to have their score officially counted for the race.
Race
Weather & Climate
Though it's known for hot and humid weather in the summer, thanks to
its location right on the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans typically enjoys
much milder weather in the fall. In November, average monthly
temperatures range between 71°F and 52°F, and runners
need to be prepared for rain -- the city sees an average of more than 5
inches of rainfall during the month.
Fees
N/A
Registration
To reserve your spot in the winter 2009 running of New Orleans's Ole
Man River Half Marathon, register online at Active.com.
Website
www.runnotc.org
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