Laketown Distance Festival 5K/10K/10 Mile -
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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EVENT DETAILS
Join us on Saturday, January 25th for the Laketown Distance Festival
benefiting the Kenner Rotary Club! There is a 5k, 10k & 10 Mile distance to choose from - something for everyone!
All Participants will receive a chip-timed race, a Long Sleeve poly-cotton t-shirt, custom finisher medal, and post race refreshments.
Stick around after the race for hot pancakes and sausage, coffee courtesy of French Truck coffee, mimoas, ice cold beer courtesy of Crescent Crown Distributors, Elmer's Chee Wees, sweet treats from Baker Maid Products, Kentwood Springs Water, and fruit!
When
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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.
Packet Pickup
Pre-Race Day packet pickup will be held on
Thursday, January 23rd 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location TBD
Race Day Schedule
7:00AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup opens
8:00AM - Start of 10 Mile & 10k Division
8:15AM - Start of 5K Division
10:00AM - Awards Ceremony
**Registration will shut down promptly at 7:50AM for all distances**
Benefiting
The Rotary Club of Kenner
supporting numerous community service projects in our area.
and
Serving up post race pancakes to all participants
Entry fees
We offer Discounted Entry for 5K & 10K for Youth (0-14) and Seniors (65 & up).
All other Entry Fees are listed below. Register before the price increases to get the best bang for your buck!
Registration fees
5K Open Division
Price changes in 1 month 3 days-
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ClosedOct 28 – Oct 27
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Register for 5K Open Division$35.00
Register Today!
Now registering Oct 28 – Dec 24 -
$40.00
One Month to go!
Dec 25 – Jan 24 -
$45.00
Race Day!
Jan 25 – Jan 24
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10K Open Division
Price changes in 1 month 3 days-
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Register for 10K Open Division$35.00
Register Today!
Now registering Oct 28 – Dec 24 -
$40.00
One Month to Go!
Dec 25 – Jan 24 -
$45.00
Race Day!
Jan 25 – Jan 24
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10 Mile Open Division
Price changes in 1 month 3 days-
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Register for 10 Mile Open Division$45.00
Register Now!
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$50.00
One Month to Go!
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$55.00
Race Day!
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Countdown to event
Race Day
All Participants will receive a custom Race Day T-shirt, a commemorative Finisher Medal, a chip-timed event and a delicious post race breakfast courtesy of our wonderful sponsors!
Stay tuned for the medal and T-shirt reveal!
Awards
Award Divisions:
5K:
Overall Male & Female
1st Place Male & Female age groups: 14-under, 15-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
10K:
Overall Male & Female
1st Place Male & Female age groups: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
10 Mile:
Overall Male & Female
1st Place Male & Female age groups: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 ,70-79, 80 & Over
Race Walkers:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall in the 5K.
* If competing in the official Race Walker Division, please check in on day of race at Race Walker scoring eligibility table.
Custom medallions presented to finishers in all three event distances ( 5K / 10K / 10 Miler )
Scoring / Timing Systems:
Event is CHIP TIMED. Timing chip is attached to back side of your race number bib.
Please wear bib on front only and visible to finish line officials. Do not bend the bib or timing chip please.
Results posted on our websites ( www.NOLArunning.com and lazyhoundracing.com )
Photo's posted soon after race day on our Facebook page ( New Orleans Running Systems / Lazy Hound Racing )
Course Map - All three distances
* USATF-RRTC accurate certified 10 Mile course. USATF-RRTC Certification # LA14016JF
Numerous aid stations on course. Nice lakefront jogging path.
A personal best awaits you!
10 Mile Course time limit is 2 hours, 45 minutes. Please observe course time limit
Event Participants Safety Notices
NORSI / Lazy Hound Racing 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.
We LOVE Dogs! BUT running or walking on the narrow lakefront path is not recommended for pets. If you do bring your dog please start in the back of the pack, and keep your pet on a short leash as to not "clothesline" another runner.
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.
Contact Us
Additional Information & Questions:
Contact the Race Directors
Chuck George Chuck@NOLArunning.com
Angela Urschel Angela@lazyhoundracing.com
The Laketown Distance Festival Run/Walk is owned and produced by
New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Management in partnership with Lazy Hound Racing.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Directors - Chuck George & Angela Urschel
- Chuck@nolarunning.com
- Website
- Visit website
