*ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSED. Registration is Still available at the pre-race day packet pickup event and at the race site on day of race. See Details below
Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run
Louisiana RRCA Cross Country / Trail Run State 5K Championship
All TRAIL Course, well marked and monitored with aide stations on course
COURSE DETAILS posted below, please review - Our 35th Year !!!
*Please scroll down, Read details posted below BEFORE completing your registration. Some serious STUFF !!
Saturday, November 19, 2022
7:00 am - Race Day Registration and Packet pickup opens
8:00 am - Start of Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Runn
Where: The Bonnet Carre Spillway trail in Norco ( just west of New Orleans ) at the Boat Launch pavilion. See location link. NOTE location is NOT at the Bonnet Carre Spillway office. It is at the Boat Launch Pavilion
Featuring Custom " Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run " Finisher medallions "
Presenting Sponsors


General Event Details ( Please read me !! )
Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run entry fees:
Ages 18-64 : $25.00 by July 6th, $30.00 by November 16th, $35.00 after November 16th thru day of race
Youth - Ages 17-under or Seniors Ages 65-over: $25.00 by November 16th, $30.00 after November 16th thru day of race.
( Proof of age required at packet pickup )
ON-LINE Registration closes Wednesday, November 16th at noon.
After On-Line registration is closed, in person registration will be available during the pre-race day packet pickup event and on the day of race at the race site.
Packet Pickup: ( Race number bib with timing chip affixed to reverse side, T-Shirt, upcoming events propaganda )
Pre-Race Day packet pickup hosted by Fleet Feet - Metairie, 3020 Severn Avenue., Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 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:
Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run - Soft Style short sleeve T-Shirt
AWARDS: * presented at the race site on the day of race *Presentation scheduled for 9:30 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
RRCA State Championship Trail 5K Awards presented to the Open, Masters, Grand Masters and Senior division male and female finishers.
Custom Finisher Medallions presented to all official Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run finishers. Get yours !
* See medallion design displayed above in event heading
Scoring / Timing Systems/ Results /Photos: This is a CHIP TIMED event. Your timing chip is affixed to your race number bib , please do not fold.
Please check name label on back of bib to confirm name is correct person bib issue to
Results streaming LIVE and posted on our website: www.NOLArunning.com
Photos: Posted on our Facebook page ( New Orleans Running Systems )
Refreshments: Sponsored by Kentwood Springs Water, Bud Light/Michelob Ultra, Food provided by Spuddy's World Famous Jambalaya, Wandering Goat Catering featuring cannolis and fococcia sandwiches, Bananas, Elmer's Chee Wees, Baker Maid bakery products, Gatorade, Soft Drinks.
Please use trash containers and help keep the race site and course clean..
SAFETY INFORMATION: NORSI / NOLArunning.com strongly recommends to not run or walk in this event with a dog or other pet. We also strongly recommend to not use any ear gear device. Strollers and Pets are not permitted on the trail course.
The Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run is owned by and produced by New Orleans Running Systems, Inc. ( NORSI ) - President / Race Director: Chuck George
COURSE DETAILS - COURSE MAP ( Please review - Important details )
Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run - ALL TRAIL COURSE.
PLEASE READ / REVIEW ALL COURSE DETAILS POSTED BELOW. * THIS IS A TRAIL COURSE WITH UNEVEN , UNPAVED SURFACES
.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 crossings - Caution if 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.
Course is well marked ( orange directional signage, orange cones, race officials on course ) *5K is one loop out and back ( @1.5 mile loop ) .)
There are several water - aid stations on course. Station materials include Kentwood Springs Water, Gatorade. 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 35th 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 ) our sponsors and our friends with NOMAMBO
LOVE TRAIL RUN EVENTS.. JOIN US for our 35th year.

Supporting Sponsors
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2022 Event Donation Beneficiaries
2022 ( November 19th ) Armadillo Dash 5K Trail Run - RRCA Louisiana State Championship Ouisiana Event beneficiary partners
* Scout Troop # 107 Boosters
* Road Runners Club of America Kids Run the Nation Program and the RRCA's Roads Scholarship Program
* NOMAMBO ( New Orleans Mountain Bike organization ) Our event supports their continued trail maintenance year round
Contact information
- Event contact
- Chuck George
- Phone
- +1 504-884-7565
- Website
- Visit website







