Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk
Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, with entry fees from $30 to $60.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On Saturday, October 3 at 8:30 AM, we’ll line up for the race on Lakeshore Drive just outside our festival gates. Competitive Runners, casual walkers of all abilities are all welcome. A 1-mile Fun Run for the kiddos will kick off at 10 am.
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
83°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Orleans Lakefront Ap, 2 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?
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62
Days to train
- Race
- Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk
Oct 3, 2026