Laketown Distance Festival Run/Walk

ON-LINE Registration closed.

REGISTRATION IS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

*During pre-race day packet pickup event, Thursday, Feb 10th ( 4 pm - 6 pm ) hosted by Ron Jewelers, 4103 Williams Blvd., Kenner

or ON the Day of race at the race site opening at 7:00 am

Laketown Distance Festival Run / Walk 5K / 10K / 10 Mile

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022

*IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS - PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REVIEW ALL BEFORE COMPLETING REGISTRATION

Where: Kenner lakefront - Event site is located on Lake Pontchartrain at the end of Williams Blvd., just west of the Kenner Boat Launch and the Treasure Chest Casino.

The Kenner - Lakefront jogging pathway offers an excellent location for multi distance run/walk events.

Time:

7:00 am - Race day packet pickup and Race day registration opens at race site

8:00 am - Start of 10 Mile & 10K Division

8:15 am - Start of 5K Division

The Laketown 10 Mile, 10K distance events offer excellent and economic training opportunities in a quality race environment great for the many upcoming MARATHON & Half-Marathons that take place ALL OVER THE Universe .. !

10 Mile Course time limit is 2 hours, 45 minutes. Please observe course time limit

PARKING: Plenty of " free " parking at Lakefront Parking lots by the race site and on the south side of the levee between Williams Blvd., and the Pontchartrain Center.

Event highlights:

* Benefiting the Rotary Club of Kenner ( Please consider a donation to the organization use separate donation box shown )

* Pancake breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Kenner event highlight !
* USATF-RRTC accurate certified 10 Mile course , aid stations on course. Nice lakefront jogging path ( all paved ) A personal best awaits you

* Custom Medallion presented to finishers of all three race distances

* Overall division and age groups awards in each race distance ( Chip Timed event )

* Commemorative event T-Shirts ( please pre-register to guarantee correct size )

ENTRY FEES: * Reasonable for middle to long distance races (compare to others distance race fees upwards of $60.00 to over $150.00)

10 Mile: $40.00 by December 15th, $45.00 by February 6th , $50.00 on the day of race

10K & 5K: $25.00 by December 15th, $30.00 by February 6th, $35.00 on the day of race

Youth ( Age 17-under ) or Senior ( Age 65- Over ) You get $5.00 Off entry fee thru February 6th from regular entry fees

* Proof of age required at packet / race number bib pickup * Because you probably look a lot younger than you really are !

ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES on Sunday, February 6th at 11:59 pm )

VIRTUAL ENTRY FEES ( 5K / 10K/ 10 Mile ) : $35.00

*Virtual entrants T-Shirt, bib number, finisher medallion will be mailed to you. Mailing will be after date of race. Please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping. Virtual entrants are not eligible to compete in the LIVE event

Registration will be available on day of race opening at 7:00 am at the event site and will be available at the pre-race day packet pickup event

Packet Pickup - Pre-Race day hosted by Ron Jewelers, 4103 Williams Blvd., Kenner, Louisiana 70065. Thursday, February 10th ( 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ) *Pickup your race number bib with timing chip affixed to back and custom commemorative T-Shirt early !

Packet Pickup day of race: ( Saturday, Feb 12th ) at race site , opening at 7:00 am

Registration IN PERSON available at Packet Pickup pre and day of race

T-Shirts: Available is Sizes Youth Medium thru Adult XXXLG

* Upcharge of $3.00 applied each for sizes XX-Large and XXX-Large ________________________________________________________________________________

Event Safety notices.

* NORSI / NOLArunning.com strongly suggests to NOT use any headphones, ear gear or similar devices that limit ones ability to hear important event instructions.

* Please be respectful of other runners/walkers on the course. This event course is on a paved jogging pathway that is narrow ( about 9 feet wide ) keep to right side on way out and back. Please use trash cans located nearby each course water station. If discarding clothing on course , please place at one of the water stations. There will be a lead bike for each distance, no ear gear to be able to hear instructions from bike rider regarding oncoming lead runners. ( Keep to the Right.. !! )

*Running or Walking with pets and strollers is discouraged , not recommended

* An EMS unit will be stationed at the race site and Levee district police officers will be on course during the event. Should you need medical attention or see another participant that needs medical attention please wave down the nearest levee board officer or a volunteer at each water station to relay details to the race site EMS unit.

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Event information, questions: Contact the Race Director ( Chuck George )

504-884-7565, Chuck@NOLArunning.com

Results posted on our website: www.NOLArunning.com

Photo's posted on our Facebook page link: New Orleans Running Systems

The Laketown Distance Festival Run/Walk is owned and produced by New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Management ( NORSI )

GOT PANCAKES.... The Rotary Club Kenner's Pancake Krewe will be serving them up for you. !