Join us for the Inaugural OLD HIGHWAY 51 Half - Marathon, 10 Mile , 5K
Saturday, November 23, 2019
benefiting the Shantel Laniere Breast Cancer Foundation
Hosted by the Gator's Den, 194 Old Highway 51 South, Manchac, La. 70421
*On-Line registration closes at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 21st.
*Registration after on-line closes will be available at pre-race day packet pickup locations, dates , times as shown below. AND registration will be available on the day of race at the race site opening at 7:00 am. Inside the Beacon , next to the Gator's Den.
* Run/Walk Event Details: Please Scroll down to review important event details ( Seriously !! )
Times:
7:00 am - Day of race Registration and Packet opens ( * Inside the Beacon, next to the Gator's Den )
8:00 am - Start of Half-Marathon, 10 Mile, 5K all divisions
Read more about the Shantel Laniere Breast Cancer Foundation at: https://shantellaneriefoundation.com/
Consider donating to the Foundation, use the DONATION LINK on left side of On-Line registration page
$$ per mile or any amount is appreciated ( 100% of donations go directly to the Foundation )
Long Sleeve tech fabric shirts to entrants in the Half-Marathon & 10 Miler. Short sleeve soft style shirts for the 5K.
* Run/Walk Event Details: Please Scroll down to review important event details
General Event Details:
Event Time Schedule:
7:00 am - Day of Race Registration and Packet pickup opens ( * Location is inside of the Beacon Bar and Grill, located adjacent to the Gator's Den )
8:00 am - Start of Half-Marathon, 10 Mile, 5K all divisions
ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY MORNING (* 9:00 AM ) , NOVEMBER 21ST
Packet Pickup:
* Get your race bib number, commemorative shirt, goody bag courtesy of New Orleans Plantation Country
( autographed photo of Race Director , list of the best road kill locations on course updated weekely - No just kidding )
Pre-Race day Packet pickup: Hosted by Varsity Sports
Wednesday, November 20th ( 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ) at Varsity Sports - Mandeville (2021 Claiborne Street )
Thursday, November 21st ( 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ) at Varsity Sports - New Orleans ( 3450 Magazine Street )
Race Day Packet pickup: Will also be available on the day of race at the race site opening at 7:00 am
T-Shirts: Long sleeve tech fabric for entrants in the Half-Marathon & 10 Mile. Short sleeve soft style t-shirts for 5K
Chip timed event ( all distances ): Please wear your bib number on FRONT only. Must be visible.. * There are separate color coded race number bibs for each event distance ( Half, 10 Mile, 5K ) Please make sure you are wearing. If pre-registered, please check the name label on back of your bib to confirm name is yours. If picking up bib for others, please check label on back to distribute bib to correct entrant.
Refreshments: Pastalaya courtesy of the Gator's Den, Jambalaya courtesy of Messina's Catering, Tru Blue Water, Coca -Cola Budweiser Brands Beer, Fruit courtesy of A. J. Produce, Elmer's Chee Wees, Love Cookies. More refreshment details to be added later date.
Awards:
Custom finisher medallions to all finishers in each race event.
Overall and age group awards in each race ( Half-Marathon, 10 Mile, 5K )
Divisions are:
1st overall Open and Masters Division Male and Female ( each race distance )
Prize Money Division awards: ( Half-Marathon only ) 1st overall - $200.00, 2nd Overall -$100.00, 3rd Overall - $50.00
Age Groups: 1st and 2nd Place in age groups
Half-Marathon and 10 Mile: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over
5K: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29 , 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over
Race Walker division awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall in each race distance
Course Details:
COURSE MAP SHOWN BELOW, SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW
Out and back along historic Old Highway 51. * Course DOES NOT cross the Pass Manchac Bridge !
Running north to south. * Start and Finish in front of the Gator's Den
The course will be a USATF-RRTC certified course ( Half-Marathon, 10 Mile , 5K )
Fast, flat !. Good for a personal record time challenge
Signage at each Mile split location.
Aid stations on course 8 stations for Half-Marathon ( approx each 1-1/2 mile separation )
Our race site and on course Water is sponsored by TruBlue Water
Powerade available at each aid station
Port-o-let placed nearby each aid station.
Half-Marathon course time limit of 3-1/2 hours will be enforced
Supporting Sponsors:
Location and Parking
Gator's Den hosts the Inaugural " Old Highway 51 " Half-Marathon , 10 Mile , 5K
Parking near the Gator's Den is very limited.
EVENT PARTICIPANTS PARKING: Suggested parking 1 mile north ( across bridge ) at the public boat launch area parking lots on U. S. Highway 51
Bus Transportation ( Free ) from these parking lots will be provided pre-race beginning at 6:45 am and post race until 11:30 am.
Accommodations
Links to hotel accommodations for nearby hotels
Hampton Inn - LaPlace:
http://group.hamptoninn.com/OldHwy51Marathon
TownePlace by Marriott Link: Book your group rate for Old Highway 51 Half-Marathon
Holiday Inn Express , 4284 Highway 51 , La Place,Louisiana70068
985-618-1600
Newly renovated guestroom bathrooms & all public space area (Lobby, Breakfast area, & Hallways)
Current rate: $149.00
Your Group Rate: $99.00 for a room with a king bed & $94.00 for a room with 2 queen beds
Best Western , 4289 Main Street
La Place, Louisiana 70068
985-651-4000
The best kept secret in Laplace. All exterior entryways
Current rate: $119.00
Your Group Rate: $99.00
Registration fees
Old Highway 51 Half-Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Inaugural Old Highway 51 Half-Marathon
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$45.00May 14 – Jun 14
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$55.00Jun 15 – Sep 30
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$60.00Oct 1 – Nov 21
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Old Highway 51 - 10 Mile Race Closed
Online registration closed-
10 Mile Run/Walk
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$45.00May 14 – Jun 14
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$55.00Jun 15 – Sep 30
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$60.00Oct 1 – Nov 21
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Old Highway 51 - 5K Race Closed
Online registration closed-
5K Run/Walk
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$25.00May 14 – Sep 30
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$30.00Oct 1 – Nov 21
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Chuck George ( Race Director )
- chuck@nolarunning.com
- Phone
- 5048847565
- Website
- Visit website