36th Annual " Run/Walk on the Bayou
5K * 10K * 1/2 Mile
Presenting Sponsors
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General Event Details:
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NEW - FEATURING LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS FOR OUR 2024 RUN/WALK
* Course inside the State Park ( well maintained all paved roads )
* USATF- RRTC Certified 5K and 10K Courses
* Custom finisher medallions 5K, 10K and 1/2 Mile
* Benefiting the Westwego Beautification Commission and Bayou Segnette State Park
* Crescent City Classic 10K Seeding Qualifier event * USATF-RRTC Certified 5K and 10K
LOCATION: Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, La. 70094
( Entrance is at intersection of Westbank Expressway and DRAKE Avenue ) * Entrance is NOT at Segnette Blvd.
Race site inside park is at the Wave Pool complex. Plenty of Free parking at the large Wave Pool parking lot
* Please observe posted speed limit while inside the park.
TIME:
7:00 am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup opens
8:15 am - Start of Kid's 1/2 Mile
8:30 am - Start of 5K Run Walk and 10K Run/Walk
Entry fees:
5K Open Registration: $25.00 by November 30th, $30.00 by Feb 22nd, $35.00 day of race
5K Youth/Senior Registration: $25.00 by Feb 22nd, $30.00 day of race
10K Open Registration: $30.00 by November 30th, $40.00 by Feb 22nd, $45.00 day of race
10K Youth / Senior Registration: $30.00, $35.00 day of race
( *Youth - Ages 17-under or Senior - age 65-over, proof of age may be required at packet pickup )
Kid's 1/2 Mile Dash: $20.00 ( age 14-under, proof of age may be required )
VIRTUAL Entry division (* distance is up to you ) : $40.00 ( NOTE: Virtual entrants T-shirt, Bib, Medallion mailed ) * Deadline for Virtual division entry is February 15th.
Registration in person available at the pre-race day packet pickup event and on the day of race ( see details below )
PACKET PICKUP: ( Race number bib, t-shirt, information )
Pre-Race Day packet pickup: Hosted by Dynamic Physical Therapy,
1340 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, La. 70094, Thursday, Feb 22nd ( 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm )
or
Day of race ( Saturday, Feb 24th ) Packet pickup and Registration will at the race site opening at 7:00 am
T-Shirts: Custom commemorative T-Shirts ( Cool event logo ! )
Available sizes Youth Medium , Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large,
Adult XX-Large, Adult XXX-Large ( *$3.00 mark up for sizes XX-Large and XXX-Large )
AWARDS: *Awards presented on day of race at race site. Awards are not mailed
Custom finisher medallions presented to all official finishers in 5K, 10K and 1/2 Mile
Design below from 2023, updated design for 2024 posted soon
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AWARD DIVISIONS:
10K: 1st Overall Open and Masters Division Male and Female. 1st & 2nd in Age Groups: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59 60-69 70-79, 80-over
5K: 1st Overall Open and Masters Division Male and Female. 1st & 2nd in Age Groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over
1/2 Mile: Finisher medallions presented to all finishers age 17 and under. Awards presented to 1st, 2nd place male and female ages 6-under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15.
Race Walkers 5K & 10K: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall male and female * If competing in the official race walker division please check in after bib pickup at the Race Walker scoring eligibility table.
CHIP TIMED EVENT: The race number bib issued to each entrant has a timing chip attached to the back side of. Please do not remove or bend. Please wear the race number bib on FRONT only visible to race officials. There are separate race number bibs issued for each event distance ( 5K, 10K, Half-Mile ) Please make sure you receive and are wearing the correct bib. * IF picking up bibs for others at packet pickup please check the NAME LABEL on back of each bib to distribute the correct bib assigned.
RESULTS / PHOTO's : Streaming Live on day of race at: www.NOLArunning.com
Photo's posted soon on our Face Book Page: New Orleans Running Systems
EVENT REFRESHMENTS - Free to official entrants
Red Beans and Rice by the Westwego Beautification Krewe, Crescent Crown Distributors sponsored Beer , Kentwood Springs Water, soft Drinks Elmer's Chee Wees, Baker Maid Products, Coffee, Donuts, Fruit.
Please stop by the Canopy tents / tables staffed by Fleet Feet-Metairie who will be distributing some of the refreshments denoted above and other snacks.
THANK you to the City of Westwego, Westwego Police Department and Fire Department, Staff and management of Bayou Segnette State Park. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
The Run/Walk on the Bayou, 10K, 5K, Kid's Run/Walk is owned by and produced by New Orleans Running Systems, Inc. ( NORSI )
Our goal is to provide you with a wonderful race experience.
President / Race Director - Chuck George ( NORSI )
Headphones / Ear Gear Policy: NORSI - NOLArunning.com requests that each participant refrain from wearing any device that will limit their ability to hear instructions, directions from officials during the event.
NORSI - NOLArunning.com strongly requests to not run or walk with a pet during the race.
NORSI - NOLArunning.com strongly requests to not run or walk with a baby stroller , baby jogger during the race.
COURSE MAP - 10K
Course Map - 5K & 1/2 Mile
Supporting Sponsors
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Chuck George, Race Director, New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Management
- Chuck@NOLArunning.com
- Phone
- 504-884-7565
- Website
- Visit website