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Nokia Sugar Bowl Marathon Information
The 2009 Mardi Gras Marathon is proud to announce that the race will start and finish at the Louisiana Superdome. After a massive post-Katrina cleanup and a $182,000,000.00 renovation to the building, the Superdome will once again be the showcase for this run through history.
Enjoy a marathon and half-marathon in one of the most exciting and historic cities in the USA. The New Orleans Track Club and Premier Event Management encourage everyone to come run with us and be a part of the city's continuing rejuvenation.
Our course takes you thru the picturesque French Quarter, Esplanade Ridge, Bayou St. John, Garden District, Uptown, and Audubon Park. The course is flat and fast, no need for an elevation map here. Since New Orleans is below sea level, with the exception of one overpass, you're below sea-level the entire time on the course. The exciting finish is right in front of the world famous Louisiana Superdome, host of the Allstate Sugar Bowl and numerous NFL Super Bowls. You'll be the champion on Feb 24th!
At this time the New Orleans Track Club would like to announce that through fund raising efforts and your generosity, the 2006 Mardi Gras Marathon was able to raise over $30,000.00 for local recovery efforts in the Greater New Orleans Area. We ask that you join us again as our fundraising efforts continue at the 2008 Mardi Gras Marathon. If you plan to run, walk or just hang out, please join us again in the rebuilding efforts of our city.
General Information
The 44th Annual New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon presents an exciting new course featuring the historic French Quarter, famous Bourbon Street and St. Charles Avenue, the beautiful Garden District, and two of the finest urban parks in the country, Audubon Park and City Park.
When
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009.
Time: 7:00 AM, start of Marathon and Half-Marathon; 7:05 AM, start of 5K Race.
Where
Start and finish on Sugar Bowl Drive (near Gate A) at the Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA.
Parking will be available inside the Superdome parking garage.
Highlights
Personal travel advisor service. Free, customized suggestions for everything you want and need on your trip.
Exciting new course. Start and finish in front of the Louisiana Superdome.
Long sleeve technical fabric shirts for marathon and half-marathon, short sleeve for 5K.
Custom medallions to all finishers in the marathon, half-marathon and the 5K.
Live bands on course and festive water station groups.
Post race party atmosphere at the Superdome (Plaza level upramp).
Official 2008 Boston Marathon qualifier, one of the original qualifiers now for over 40 years!
Walker friendly, four hour time limit for half-marathon and seven hours for marathon.
Early Registration Deadline Extended
The deadline for early registration has been extended from December 1 to December 31, 2008. Register on-line now or print an entry form (PDF format, 1.64 MB) and mail it in soon.
Mardi Gras Marathon & Half Marathon
Sun., February 24, 2008
Start time 7:00 am sharp!
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mardi Gras 5K Road Race
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Start time 7:05 am sharp!
Average Weather Conditions
Average High 64F
Average Low 42F
Competitive Race Walkers are welcome in the Mardi Gras Marathon and Half-Marathon.
Competitive Race Walkers must check-in at the Competitive Race Walker judges table at Packet Pick-up for further instructions.
Walkers are welcome at the Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon.
The Marathon has a 7 hour course time limit.
The Half Marathon has a 4 hour time limit.
Awards: Marathon
Custom medallions presented to all official finishers at the finish line. Award divisions:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall, 1st masters, 1st grand masters (presented at the finish)
Age group awards (mailed out after race): 1st, 2nd, 3rd place 19-under thru 75 and over (5 year divisions)
Relay teams: Top three relay teams in the following categories: Male, Female, Co-ed, Masters, and Senior.
Competitive Race Walkers: Top three overall male and female.
New Orleans Food Fest
Once you've completed the 2008 Mardi Gras Marathon / Half Marathon / 5K you will be directed to the post event party located near the finish line. Our 2008 celebration will offer live entertainment, Subway sandwiches, Blue Runner Red Beans & Rice, Michelob Ultra Beer, Elmer's Chee Wees, water courtesy of The Water Company, Gatorade, massage therapists, and other great activities provided to you by all of our great sponsors.
Event Parking
There is ample parking for your convenience throughout the downtown area parking lots near the starting line. Please show up early to get your Mardi Gras Marathon parking space.
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