On-Line registration is closed.
Registration during pre-race day packet pickup ( details below ) and on the day of race at the race site will be available.
NOTE - Important: All new registrations may require to have their T-shirt and medallion mailed to them at a later date.
( pending availability )
Registration at online closing was 35% above last years numbers ! !
Join us on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Armadillo Dash Trail 5K Run and Trail Zilla Half-Marathon Trail Run
ALL TRAIL Course, well marked and monitored with aide stations on course ( COURSE DETAILS posted below, please review )
*Please scroll down, Read details posted below BEFORE completing your registration.
Highlights:
* Custom Finisher medallions presented to all finishers
* T-Shirts ( separate design t-shirt for the 5K and for the Half-Marathon )
7:00 am - Race Day Registration and Packet pickup opens
8:00 am - Start of Armadillo Dash Trail 5K and Half-Marathon
Where: At the Bonnet Carre Spillway trail in Norco ( just west of New Orleans ) Start and Finish near the boat Launch pavilion.
ON-LINE Registration closes December 13th at 11:59 pm
Registration will still be available during the pre-race day packet pickup event ( details posted below )
and Registration will be available on the day of race at the race site beginning at 7:00 am
Entry fees: Armadillo Dash Trail 5K
$25.00 Pre-Registered ( Division age 18-64 ) by November 15th, $30.00 by December 13th, $35.00 on day of race at race site
$20.00 pre-registered Youth ( age 17-under ) or Senior ( age 65-over ) by November 15th, $25.00 after thru day of race ( proof of age required at PPU )
Entry fees: Trail Zilla Half-Marathon
$45.00 Pre-Registered by November 15th, $50.00 by December 13th, $60.00 on day of race at race site
A VIRTUAL registration & participation option is Available:
Virtual Registration option entry fee includes mailing out of T-Shirt, Bib, Finisher medallion ( mailing will be processed after date of race )
* Mailed to domestic USA address only
Virtual Armadillo 5K: $30.00
Virtual Trail Zilla Half-Marathon: $50.00
Deadline for Virtual registration is December 10th ( closes on this date at 11:00 pm )
If doing the virtual run/walk version of the event, please remember to send in your results and a photo would be great too.
E-Mail results ( include name of event, distance, your name, gender and age ) to: NORSI@NOLArunning.com
*NOTE: Half-Marathon minimum age is 18, if under age 18 please contact the Race Director for age qualification review to be able to participate in the half-marathon trail run
This will be my 33rd consecutive year to Direct a Trail Run at the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Norco. Thank you for joining us.. This and more information will be on display at the pavilion on the day of race.
This event would not be possible without the superb support of the staff and volunteers with the Krewe of NORSI ( New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Management )
Registration fees
5K General Registration Division Closed
Online registration closed-
Age 18-64
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$25.00Oct 12 – Nov 15
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$30.00Nov 16 – Dec 13
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Trail Zilla Half-Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Half-Marathon General Registration
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$45.00Oct 12 – Oct 11
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$45.00Oct 12 – Nov 15
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$50.00Nov 16 – Dec 13
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Trail Zilla Trail Run ( Senior Division ) Closed
Online registration closed-
Senior division entry ( 65-over )
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$40.00Oct 12 – Dec 13
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$50.00Dec 14 – Dec 13
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5K Youth Registration Division Closed
Online registration closed-
Age 17-under
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$20.00Oct 12 – Nov 15
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$25.00Nov 16 – Dec 13
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5K Senior Registration Division Closed
Online registration closed-
Age 65-Over
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$20.00Oct 12 – Nov 15
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$25.00Nov 16 – Dec 13
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VIRTUAL - Armadillo 5K Trail Run Closed
Virtual registration option
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$30.00Oct 12 - Dec 13
VIRTUAL - Trail Zilla Half-Marathon trail run Closed
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$50.00Oct 12 - Dec 13
COVID -19 Pandemic Safety Notice
Safety Protocols for the Armadillo Dash Trail 5K and the Trail Zilla Half-Marathon
*Pending Local / State COVID related regulations in place on the day of race.
NORSI/NOLArunning.com encourages all entrants and spectators to consider the following:
- Wear a face mask when at race site except during the time that you are participating in the run/walk on the course.
- Observe social distance ( 6 feet separation ) and be respectful of others as well as let others know if not using proper social distance as required on date of event.
- Before you leave to attend the event, should you feel ill and/or run a fever please consider staying home
- Do not congregate in groups of more than 10
- Pre-race day packet pickup ( see details posted on registration page ) is encouraged to minimize day of race packet pickup crowding. Registration will be available at pre-race packet pickup locations to minimize day of race registration crowding.
- Upon completion, please put your mask back on and continue to the post race festivities area.
- For your own safety consider bringing your own water bottle, hand sanitizer.
NORSI / NOLArunning.com staff and volunteers will be wearing masks and if distributing any food / beverage items will be wearing gloves
Water stations on course will be stocked with bottled water and water in cups ( you decide ) all volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves at each station. Please use trash containers placed near each station ( Keep your course clean )
ANY QUESTIONS , CONCERNS, COMMENTS: E-Mail or Call the Race Director ( Chuck George ) 504-884-7565, Chuck@NOLArunning.com
General Event Details ( Please read me !! )
Packet Pickup: *Pre-race day packet pickup is recommended to lessen impact quantity for packet pickup in person on site day of race due to COVID .
Pre-Race Day hosted by GNO Cyclery, 1426 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. Thursday, December 17th ( 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm )
Packet pickup will be available on the day of race at the race site beginning at 7:00 am
In person Registration will be available during pre-race packet pickup event and on the day of race.
T-Shirts:
Custom t-shirts for each of the two distance events ( separate type for each ) Get yours early at pre-race day packet pickup. NOTE - *Shirt size , type of shirt is not guaranteed for day of race entrants.
AWARDS: *Awards are presented at the race site on the day of race
Awards presentations are scheduled for ( Please be present to pickup, we do not mail awards )
5K Awards - 1st Presentation announced at 9:00 am
5K Awards - Final Presentation announced at 9:30 am
Half-Marathon Awards - 1st Presentation announced at 10:45 am
Half-Marathon Awards - Final Presentation announced at 11:15 am
Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run: 1st Overall Male and Female, 1st place in age groups: 14-under, 15-19 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over
Trail Zilla Half-Marathon: 1st Overall Male and Female, 1st place in age groups: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-over
*Awards will be given out on the day of race at the race site
Custom Finisher Medallions for each race event division ( Armadillo 5K and Trail Zilla Half ) * our 2020 medallions and ribbons designs below
Those registering after close of On-Line registration pending supplies on day of race, will have their medallion mailed to them post race.
Scoring / Timing Systems: This event will utilize a perforated label tab located on bottom section of your bib number. If pre-registered this tab will be filled out with your name, gender, age group. Please cross check this tab to confirm information is correct. If registering on day of race please fill out the tab prior to start of the race event.
*** Do not remove the perforated scoring tab until you are finished and then remove and hand to race official in the finish line chute area.
Results will be tabulated and posted on our website ( www.NOLArunning.com )
Refreshments: Sponsored by Kentwood Springs Water, Bud Light/Michelob Ultra, Food provided by NDurance Fitness, Bananas, Elmer's Chee Wees, Love Brand Cookies products, Wandering Goat Catering , Gatorade . Please use trash containers and help keep the race site and course clean..
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The Armadillo Dash Trail Run and the Trail Zilla Trail Run are owned by and produced by New Orleans Running Systems, Inc. ( NORSI )
President / Race Director: Chuck George ( NORSI )
COURSE DETAILS - COURSE MAPS ( Please review - Important details )
Course Details: Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run & Trail Zilla Half-Marathon
ALL TRAIL COURSE. Course does not use any section of the Levee roadway
PLEASE READ / REVIEW ALL COURSE DETAILS POSTED BELOW. * THIS IS A TRAIL COURSE WITH UNEVEN , UNPAVED SURFACES
Armadillo Dash 5K Course ( see map below ) Out and back loop trail course using near parallel trail paths. Outbound section is longer in distance than inbound section. Water station placed near to the 5K turnaround point.
Trail Zilla Half-Marathon Course ( see map extension below ) Those competing in the Half-Marathon will run the Armadillo 5K course alongside those in the Armadillo Dash. Then immediately after crossing thru the 5K finish line location will make U-Turn and continue back onto the course to complete a 5 MILE loop section TWICE. Upon returning back to the finish line location those in the Half-Marathon will turn back and complete 1 more 5 MILE loop section. Upon return you are done. The Trailzilla course map shown below is the 5 mile loop. **** So you have one 5K loop and two 5 Mile loops... got it. !
*The Trail Zilla Half-Marathon course has a time limit of 3-1/2 hours. * Half-Marathon minimum age is 18, if under age 18 please contact the Race Director for age qualification review to be able to participate in the half-marathon trail run
The Trail run course is in fantastic shape. This past year changing the event date to December from earlier in the year provided adequate time for the trail to be fixed and maintained as well as dried out. It is also more enjoyable with cooler temps and with that less insects !!
Big thank you to the members of NOMAMBO ( New Orleans Mountain Bike krewe ) who maintain the course on an annual basis.
DO NOTE that the trail course is a demanding course with quick turns, uphill and downhill sections of some 4-6 feet that may feel like 100 feet. There are several wood bridge crossing - watch your step if they happen to be wet. This course is NOT a mud run or specified as one. The condition of the trail be it wet or dry is pending weather. We do not, can not and will not alter the course with regards to mud, water. Run it as nature sets it.
There are several water - aid stations on course. Station materials include Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade, Fruit. Please make use of nearby trash can or keep trash with you to discard at the next aid station. Please do not litter the run course. If for any reason you need to stop / quit running and need a ride back please do so at one of the aid stations on course . Should any participant notice someone needing aid, please mention this to the next available course volunteer.
This will be my 33rd consecutive year to Direct a Trail Run at the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Norco. Thank you for joining us.. This and more information will be on display at the pavilion on the day of race. This event would not be possible without the superb support of the staff and volunteers with the Krewe of NORSI ( New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Management )
Supporting Sponsors
Custom Finisher Medallions
Here are our 2020 custom finisher medallions for the
Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run and the Trail Zilla Half-Marathon Trail Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Chuck George
- chuck@nolarunning.com
- Phone
- +1 504-884-7565
- Website
- Visit website