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SAVE 10% on This Big Easy Half Marathon

3/3/2020

 

Best Damn Race Returns to New Orleans for Year 4

The last race in the 2020 Best Damn Race series takes place in New Orleans on March 22, 2020.

​Use my discount code "THISOLDRUNNER" and you can SAVE 10% on the Half Marathon and 5K. Register soon —  my discount code expires at midnight on Friday, March 13.
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Races Begin and End in the French Quarter

Racers in the Best Damn Race New Orleans make their way around town on foot.
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Best Damn Race NOLA 5K Race Course

Racers at the starting line of the Best Damn Race in New Orleans.
The 5K begins and ends at Louis Armstrong Park. The course takes runners on two, out and back routes.

Runners move along Rampart Street to Union Street where they turn around, continue on Rampart Street all the way to Esplande Avenue for another turnaround before finishing at Louis Armstrong Park.
5K Race Course for Best Damn Race New Orleans.

BDR New Orleans Half Marathon Course

The race begins in the French Quarter and finishes at Louis Armstrong Park with a fun post-race celebration of your achievement! You'll see the sights and sounds of New Orleans as you make your way through the city on foot.  

There are 11 aid stations (each with 2 port-a-potties) along the course. There will be Gatorade and Water at all stations, plus GU Gels and Cliff Shots at mile 3.5, 6.5, and 11.5.
Half Marathon race course for the Best Damn Race in New Orleans.

Sugar Skull Finisher Medals Glow in the Dark

The great sugar skull medal tradition continues this year with another awesome design for the 5K and half marathon finisher medals. The eyes on the medals glow in the dark. 
5k and Half Marathon Finisher Medals for the Best Damn Race New Orleans.

BDR NOLA Runner SWAG and Perks

We all love SWAG (stuff we all get), and BDR is putting something extra in your goodie bags this year — NOLA socks! That's right, register now and you'll get a sweet pair of socks along with your race shirt and samples.

You have a choice of Men's and Women's cut race shirts at sign up. The socks feature iconic NOLA images, including Mardi Gras beads.

All runners receive free food, free beer and other adult beverages, and the option for a free massage after the race. Both courses are USATF Certified and chip timed.

Enjoy a post race party and Health & Fitness Expo in Louis Armstrong Park after the races.
Best Damn Race New Orleans Runner SWAG includes shirts and socks.

Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup

The Free Health and Fitness expo is at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans on Saturday, and at the race site (Louis Armstrong Park) on Sunday. Exhibitors will have free samples; running gear, sports apparel, health & nutritional information and more. If you forget a race day essential you can grab it at the expo.
Map of layout for Best Damn Race post race party and fitness expo in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, LA.
There's a Health & Fitness Expo and Post Race Party in Louis Armstrong Park on Sunday from 6 am to Noon!

Packet Pickup and Expo Location and Times

If you can, please pickup your race packet on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency. Each person can pick up 2 packets with a paper or text copy of each participant's photo ID. Parents can pick up for children under 18 years old. 

Saturday, March 21, 2020  
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113
Storyville Hall – 3rd Floor (Turn Right off the escalators
Hotel Parking Options – Starts at $4 for 1 hr.

Parking Lot next to Hotel – 
LOT PO375 ​

 If you pick up your packet on race morning, arrive one (1) hour before your race.

Sunday, March 22, 2020
5:45 am – 7:15 am

Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Race Day Parking Info

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      • REVIEW: 2021 Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K 5K
      • Hot Chocolate 15K Watercolor Journal
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      • 2019 First Watch Sarasota Half
      • 2019 Legoland Brick Dash 5K
      • 2019 World Refugee Day 5K
      • 2019 Pittsburgh Half Marathon
      • 2019 Rugged Maniac Dade City
      • 2019 Copperhead 5K at the Valspar Championship
      • 2019 Best Damn Race
      • 2019 St Pete Beach Classic Duo
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      • 2018 First Watch Sarasota Half
    • 2017 Races >
      • 2017 Madeira Beach Sunset Series
      • 2017 Best Damn Race Leftover 5k
      • 2017 May Day 10K
      • 2017 5K on the Runway
      • 2017 Valspar Par 4 Miler
      • 2017 Sarasota Music Half
      • 2017 SPB Beach Classic
      • 2017 Kettle Krush 5K
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      • 2016 Caladesi Island 10 Miler
      • 2016 Ronnie's Run 10 Miler
      • 2016 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2016 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2016 One Step Closer 10k
      • 2016 Hippie Dash 5k
      • 2016 May Day 10K
      • 2016 FL Beach Half
      • 2016 SPB Beach Classic
    • 2015 Races >
      • 2015 May Day 10k
      • 2015 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2015 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2015 Honeymoon Island Half
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    • --> Seen On A Run
    • Azalea Park
    • Crescent Lake Park
    • Weedon Island Preserve
    • Demens Landing
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    • Walter Fuller Park
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