"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026
- Date
- November 6–8, 2026
- Distance
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From the Organizer
Join Heart N Hands “Running for the HEART” 5K | 10K Run/Walk/Bike
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Registration begins at 7:00am | Race Begins at 8:00am
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
KIDS FUN RUN | FREE FOR KIDS AGED 10-18
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
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
74°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
20%
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
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 "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
- Race
- "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026
- Date
- November 6–8, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026?
- "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026 is a running race held in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026?
- Friday, November 6, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana at Bayou St. John on Wisner (Near PanAm), New Orleans, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026
Nov 6, 2026