🇺🇸New Orleans, USA
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series New Orleans
Expected February 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected February 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Feb 22, 2026.
Course
45 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
The New Orleans marathon pairs the Rock 'n' Roll series' signature live-band format with one of the world's most musically rich cities — jazz combos, brass bands, zydeco outfits, and gospel choirs line the course through the French Quarter, Magazine Street, Audubon Park, and along the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront. February places the race in Carnival season, and the festive city atmosphere spills onto the course. The course is remarkably flat (45m gain) — technically a PB-capable surface — but February temperatures of 14–20°C and humidity can push finish times for unprepared runners. The finish on the New Orleans waterfront with the Mississippi behind you is a memorable moment.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
13–20°C
Humidity
65–78%
Conditions
Carnival season — warm mornings, growing humidity by finish
Wind
10–20 km/h Gulf breeze
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Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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