Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
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!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running event held in New Orleans, LA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in New Orleans, LA at 7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Oct 25, 2026