How hilly is the The New Orleans UltraMarathon?
The The New Orleans UltraMarathon is described as pancake flat.
The New Orleans UltraMarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
The New Orleans UltraMarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 43/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
12:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
The New Orleans UltraMarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 80.5 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Lakeside, Historic, Parkland, Moorland, Waterfront, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the The New Orleans UltraMarathon route go?
The The New Orleans UltraMarathon route starts at Jackson Square, 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (50K and 50 Miler) and finishes at Second Line Brewing, 433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans, LA 70119 (all distances finish here). Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Jackson Square, St Charles Garden District, Lake Pontchartrain Lakefront, Mid City and Second Line Brewing. Marketed as "The ONLY Ultramarathon in New Orleans!" with a festive finish at Second Line Brewing in Mid City.
What should runners know on race day for the The New Orleans UltraMarathon?
Drop bags accepted at packet pickup or the start line and delivered to the 50K finish line; must be waterproof, clearly marked and sealed. Approximately every 5 miles. Pacers allowed for all runners (maximum one pacer per runner); 50K and 50-miler pacers permitted from Aid Station #3 (approximately mile 15).
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Lakeside
- Historic
- Parkland
- Moorland
- Waterfront
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 50 Miler: starts 6am at Jackson Square, 6pm cutoff (12-hour limit); 5am early start available with RD approval.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying time required; open registration ultra.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- approximately every 5 miles
- Pacers
- Pacers allowed for all runners (maximum one pacer per runner); 50K and 50-miler pacers permitted from Aid Station #3 (approximately mile 15).
- Bag drop
- Drop bags accepted at packet pickup or the start line and delivered to the 50K finish line; must be waterproof, clearly marked and sealed.
- Medal
- All finishers receive a shirt, medal, sticker and trucker hat.
- Finisher tee
- All participants receive a finisher shirt; 50-mile finishers also receive a finisher coffee mug.
Access and course status
- Start
- Jackson Square, 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (50K and 50 Miler)
- Finish
- Second Line Brewing, 433 N Bernadotte St, New Orleans, LA 70119 (all distances finish here)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Landmarks
- Jackson Square, St Charles Garden District, Lake Pontchartrain Lakefront, Mid City, Second Line Brewing
- Notable features
- Marketed as "The ONLY Ultramarathon in New Orleans!" with a festive finish at Second Line Brewing in Mid City
- Aid stations along the course (numbered up to at least #3 around mile 15)
- most aid stations except #2 (Snake & Jake's) have an indoor restroom or port-o-potty
- Point-to-point tour of historic New Orleans: from Jackson Square downtown, through the St Charles Garden District, out to the Lakefront of Lake Pontchartrain, and ending in the heart of Mid City. Course maps are emailed to participants rather than posted online
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 21°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 5 mmTypical rainfall
- 43Favourability /100