Name: Fat Boy NOLA 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2021-05-23T08:00:00-05:00
Location: 3000 Downs Boulevard, Metairie, LA, USA

Dawnbusters Kiwanis Club

Raised: $253.00

83%

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ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - REGISTRATION IN PERSON IS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.

*During pre-race day packet pickup event on Thursday, May 20th

( 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm ) hosted by Brewsky's, 2205 David Drive, Metairie

and

*On the day of race ( Sunday, May 23rd ) at the Race Site opening at 7:00 am

ALL HAIL FAT BOYS... and GIRLS ! FAT BOY 5K New Orleans Run & Walk ... like no other !

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021 - Lafreniere Park , Metairie, Louisiana

A LIVE - On the Ground Run/Walk event * with a Virtual Run/Walk Option available

TIME: * Scroll down to view: Fat Boy NOLA Race Schedule ( TimeLine )

The Fat Boy NOLA 5K Run/Walk is an All weight division event
featuring 5 divisions for men and 6 for women. ( See divisions listed below )
* Please remember to check the weight division you are eligible for during the registration process.
For those not eligible for the featured Fat Boy weight divisions, we have a " Fat Boy Wanna Be " Division for those too "lean"

FAT BOY NOLA Event highlights:
* Fat Boy New Orleans 5K Run/Walk * Lil Fat Boy Kid's Dash ( @ 1/4 mile )

* Fat Boy 26.2 Foot Marathon * The Return of the Fat Boy 0.0 Mile World Championship

* Fat Boy NOLA T-shirts in gender specific style ( Unisex Style and Women's Style ) SEE DETAILS ON BRAND TYPE POSTED BELOW ( SCROLL DOWN ) * Availability of gender specific style t-shirts thru May 15th Registrations.

*Food and Beverage - Fat Boy Style

* Custom Fat Boy 5K Finisher medallions

Benefiting the Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club's " Rewards for Reading " program.

( Please see Donation link )

Where:

Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie

* NEW LOCATION - NOTE Location change from where event previously held.

Plenty of FREE parking at the event site. Park in large parking lots located on each side of the center lake area peninsula.

Please be inside park prior to 7:15 am Start time as the front and back entry gates will be closed during the 5K for safety reasons.

If arriving after 7:15 am - You may need to show an event access pass

*SCROLL DOWN BELOW TO VIEW AND PRINT THE PASS

USE the Downs Blvd., - Veterans Blvd, park entrance only ( the West Napoleon Gate will be closed )

Entry fees: Fat Boy 5K NOLA Run/Walk

Age 18-64: $30.00 by April 4th, $35.00 by May 16th, $40.00 on day of race

Ages 17-under Youth or 65-over Senior: $25.00 by May 16th, $30.00 on day of race

Lil Fat Boy Kid's Dash ( Age 12 -under) $15.00

Virtual Fat Boy 5K Run/Walk: $30.00 by Feb 28th, $35.00 after thru May 16th ( T-Shirt, Bib Number, Medallion mailed )

*Virtual packets mailed out on May 25th, please allow 1-2 weeks to receive. Mailed to address used for registration. Virtual division participants please e-mail your results ( Time for 5K , division you are competing in ) to Chuck@NOLArunning.com * Please e-mail by May 30th

All entry fees once registered are non refundable * ON-LINE Registration closes Sunday night, May 16th

Registration in person available at packet pickup and on day of race at race site

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REVIEW IMPORTANT RACE DETAILS

Registration fees

Fat Boy 5K Open Division (Age18-64 ) Closed

Online registration closed

1. $30.00
  
  Early Bird
  
  Feb 11 – Apr 4
2. $35.00
  
  Apr 5 – May 20

Fat Boy 5K Senior Division ( Age 65- over ) Closed

Age 65-over

$25.00

Feb 11 - May 20

Fat Boy 5K Youth Division ( Age 17-under ) Closed

Ages 17-under

$25.00

Feb 11 - May 20

Fat Boy VIRTUAL Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

5K Virtual OPTION
1. $30.00
  
  VIRTUAL 5K
  
  Feb 11 – Feb 28
2. $35.00
  
  Mar 1 – May 20

Lil Fat Boy Kid's Dash ( @ 1/4 mile ) Closed

$15.00

Feb 11 - May 20

Fat Boy 5K NOLA RACE DAY Schedule ( Timeline )

Lafreniere Park, Metairie

7:00 am - Race Day Packet pick up and Registration opens

8:00 am - Start of Lil Fat Boy Kid's Dash ( Distance @ 1/4 mile )

8:15 am - Start of Fat Boy NOLA 5K

9:15 am - Start of Fat Boy 0.0 Mile World Championship

9:30 am - Start of Fat Boy 26.2 Foot Marathon

10:00 am - Awards presentations ( Fat Boy 5K )

Fat Boy T-Shirts ( Men's - Unisex Style and Women's Style ) available

Fat Boy NOLA Run/Walk T-SHIRTS ( two options ): Premium quality t-shirts !!!

NOTE: Availablity of Gender specific style T-Shirts expires on May 15th. Registrations after May 15th choices are all unisex or pending any remaining gender specific style t-shirts ( order has to be placed prior to packet stuffing, packet pickup )

Color for 2021 Fiery Red Heathered Style 601MR ( Unisex ) , Style 601WVR ( Women's Style )

Available in Unisex ( Sizes Small thru XXXLG ) and Women's Style ( SIzes Small thru XXXLG )

*UPCHARGE for XXLG size is $2.00, Upcharge for XXXLG is $3.00

T-Shirt brands: * PLEASE REVIEW

UNISEX Style is: Jerzess Tri Blend, LInk for view of brand specs: https://www.jerzees.com/jrz/product-details/601MR

Women's Style: Jerzees Tri Blend , LINK for view brand specs: https://www.jerzees.com/jrz/product-details/601WVR

*Sizing note: We have used these brand recently ( Bursting with Speed Race for example ) the sizing runs consistant to size labeled.

Please denote your Style and Size during the registration process.

Available to pre-registered only. T-Shirt availability for late / Day of Race entrants is Unisex style only

* Lil Fat Boy Kid's Dash T-Shirts: * Unisex style only available in sizes Youth Small, Medium, Large available. Brand is Gildan 64000 youth

Award / Scoring Divisions Details

Award / Scoring divisions: Custom Fat Boy NOLA Medallions to all Fat Boy 5K Finishers

*FAT BOY 5K is an All weight division event. Awards to TOP Three finishers in each division

*Please remember to check your applicable entry division ( review division details below )

*Race Director just might break out the weight scale on day of race !!

Women's Divisions:
Division - F: Athena ( weight 145-170 )
Division - G: Amazonian ( weight 171-185 )
Division - H: Megazonians ( weight 186-200 )
Division - I: Ultra Megazonians ( 201-220 )
Division - J: Ultra Deluxe Megazonians ( 221- and UP )
Division - K: Women's " Athena Wanna Bee " ( weight less than 145 )

Men's Divisions:
Division - A: Huge Load ( weight 200-220 )
Division - B: Enormous Load ( weight 221-240 )
Division - C: Tremendous Load ( weight 241-260 )
Division - D: Immense Load ( 261-to infinity )
Division - E: Men's Fat Boy " Wanna Bee" ( weigh less than 200 lbs )

Packet Pickup: ( Bib, T-Shirt )

Packet Pickup - PRE-RACE DAY ( Thursday, May 20th ( 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm ): *T-Shirt, Bib with chip attached to back )

Hosted by Brewsky's Bar & Grill, 2205 David Drive, Metairie, La. 70003 ( on the outdoor covered patio )

* Free beer and jambalaya ( limited basis - while it lasts ) for those picking up packets or registering.

Packet Pickup - DAY OF RACE ( Sunday, May 23rd ): At the race site opening at 7:00 am ( please pickup prior to start time , bib , t-shirt )

Fat Boy 5K Course Map

Food and Beverage ( Fat Boy NOLA Style )

Fat Boy NOLA Food and Beverage spread...

Budweiser Brands beer ( pending permit ) , Pizza, Pulled pork mini Po boys, Donuts, Wandering Goat Catering food items , Elmer's Chee Wees, Baker Maid / Love Cookies, Kentwood Springs Water, Chocolate Milk, Gatorade, Bananas

Fat Boy 26.2 Foot Marathon ( Details / Course Map )

Fat Boy NOLA 26.2 Foot Marathon

After the completion of the Fat Boy NOLA 5K. All officially registered entrants are invited to take part in the Fat Boy NOLA 26.2 Foot Marathon. Scheduled start time is 9:15 am - pending completion of all 5K participants.

NOTE: You Do Not need to register separately for the Fat Boy NOLA 26.2 Foot Marathon.

To participate in the " Marathon" you need to be officially registered for the 5K * GOT IT - DO IT

Those that manage to endure and finish the Fat Boy 26.2 Foot Marathon will receive a finisher sticker

( Fat Boy NOLA 26.2 Foot Marathon - I FINISHED )

Check out the Fat Boy 26.2 Foot Marathon course map here... Start your training program !!

Fat Boy 0.0 Mile World Championship details

As if one needs more calamity... Join us after you survive and complete the Fat Boy 26.2 Foot Marathon

For the Fat Boy 0.0 Mile World Championship Run.

Course map posted somewhere.

View the Official Fat Boy 0.0 Mile Training program ( scroll down to see, keep scrolling, scroll some more )

Participation Details:

*You Do Not need to register separately for the Fat Boy 0.0 miler. If you are officially registered for the Fat Boy 5K you are registered for the 0.0 miler.