ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K
ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K is a running race on December 6–20, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, with entry fees from $50 to $75.
- Date
- December 6–20, 2026 (137 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The ASH Foundation Run/Walk will take runners and walkers along the Riverwalk and through Woldenberg Park. Participants may choose the 3K or 5K course, which starts at 7:30 a.m. This year, participants may also select the virtual experience and run a 3K or 5K on their chosen course.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from all individual and group registration fees and additional individual donations will benefit ASH's Foundation.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup (commemorative t-shirt, safety pins, and chip-timed bib) must be done in advance in the main concourse of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall D.
- December 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central
- December 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central
- December 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central
- There is no day of registration or packet pickup.
If you preregister on or before 5 p.m. Central time on Friday, November 6, you are guaranteed a t-shirt and bib in your indicated size. After November 6, sizes and availability will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What do I get with my entry?
In-person: commemorative T-shirts (if registered on or before Friday, November 6), commemorative chip-timed bibs (if registered on or before Friday, November 6), and post-race snacks.
Virtual: digital bib to share on your social media.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Terrytown 3s, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Orleans, LA
Population
376,035
as of 2023
City Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
137
Days to train
- Race
- ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K
- Date
- December 6–20, 2026
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ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K
Dec 6, 2026