
"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026 is a running race on November 6–8, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
From the Organizer
NEW ORLEANS: Starting Line is on the beautiful Bayou St. John (Wisner near PanAm Stadium)
Heart N Hands wants you to get active and increase movement by loving your HEART. What have you done for your heart lately? This is a great time for you to get out, enjoy the beautiful weather and show your HEART some love. "Running for the HEART 5K|10K" is all about loving your heart & staying fit during this time to great heart healthy habits for life. Running, Walking, Biking we can come together as a community to get our hearts pumping, give back to a worthy charity, share with our communities and HAVE FUN!!!!
Race Day Schedule of Events:
7:00 am - Sign-In & On-site Registration
7:45am - Welcome & Morning Stretch
8:00 am - 5K|10K Runners Start
8:15am - 5K|10K Walkers and Bikers Start
10:00am - Cool Down & Celebration!!!
Registration Includes:
Heart N Hands Signature T-Shirt & Swag
Official Run/Walk/Bike Race Bib
Signature Medal & Finisher Prizes
TO JOIN:
♥️Register for "Running for the HEART" Run/Walk/Bike 5K | 10K
♥️Complete the 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) run/walk/bike on November 7, 2026
♥️Post your race pictures, videos and stories on our social media pages tagging #heartnhands #runningfortheheart
♥️Celebrate your success & accomplishment of how you love for your heart
All proceeds benefit Heart N Hands | Heart N Hands Mission is to raise awareness and educate girls aged 10-18 about heart health and heart disease prevention.
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Orleans Lakefront Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to New Orleans than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026
Nov 6, 2026