We have family in town so it gives us a reason to combine family time with a racecation (to balance out all the items consumed). I live in DC Metro and have been loyal to the Marine sponsored races but this was a good reason to get out of town and head to New Orleans in the middle of winter. A fun fall race with a start line at the State Capitol! Join Us for an Inaugural Run Rock 'n' Roll Event! It's too much and wonderful all at the same time.The only knock to this race is the weather can be rather warm already at this time of year, so moderate your performance expectations. My goal was to get to the next beignet. People lined the streets cheering you on. Horrible! The shirts ran small and the design was boring. You pass up the WWII museum (bagpipes!!) Jun 5 - 6, 2021. Runners or Walkers...you have to bookmark this RnR. 2/26/2018. My swag bag had some vitamin chewy thingy, ointment and some coupons. The finish in the park was beautiful and I would have enjoyed staying to listen to the post-race concert, but it had been raining and there wasn't anywhere to sit in the wet, muddy grass. Rock and Run while surrounded by the Caribbean Sea! In the cancellation announcement, organizers added that “after evaluating the future viability of the Marathon International de Montréal, we have concluded that we cannot operate the event in 2021.”, RELATED: Montreal Marathon race director resigns in wake of death on the course. GU gels were distributed at the 8.6 mile mark. The further back you are, the more of a delay. In-Depth Walking In Memphis: A Guide To The Birthplace Of Rock’n’Roll. They all were organized, knew precisely where to go, and were polite. I arrived early Saturday and headed to the expo. Take part in the Rock ‘n’ Roll VR18 Half Marathon, by running 13.1 miles all in one session between 5 am ET on Friday, August 28 and 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, August 30. The amount of participants is huge and the finish line festivities are great. People in New Orleans know how to take care of their guests.
Parking was somewhat challenging because of a cheerleader competition that was occurring at the same time, but I managed to secure a spot in the parking garage across the street. It was chaotic with people unsure if they were going to get in before start time. 1/2 marathon, 10K & marathon runners came in to the finish line at record speeds & times.
The race organization from expo to post race was exceptional. RELATED: Run-through wedding at Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon. Now the convention center was a short walk from our hotel. I walked my first half-marathon and have no shame in it. Runners who fundraise for St. Jude can earn free race entry and perks like race-day VIP access and even hotel accommodations. These were some of the things that motivated ME when I ran this half marathon. The tour takes you through history of NOLA and the course itself. I just wanted to pee. Experience Charm and Southern Hospitality Every Step of the Way! If you’re new to fundraising or need tips along the way, St. Jude will coach you through the fundraising process.
We ran through the French Quarter but not directly onto Bourbon St.
The adrenaline you get, the people that cheers you on, and just to be able to run with a bunch of high energy people who has the same interest just like you. Brooks is a sponsor of this race series so they sell Brooks New Orleans themed merch . Triage workers assessed the extent of injury & assigned different teams to assist the injured. “Since the start and finish line were not at the same location, it was extremely easy for the bag check.” in 14 reviews, “Well organized races were staggered to assist in completion that wasn't overwhelming to the staff or the runners.” in 13 reviews, “I did the half marathon with the b/f plus five other friends from Vegas and one from Phoenix.” in 9 reviews. This is the worst parade ever!Throw me some beads, mister!The Kenyans are drinking all the beer. This is one of the best races in the country if you like city or street running. The majority of volunteers jumped to the other side of the neutral ground to hand out water to faster runners after the 180 degree turn around on Saint Charles heading back towards downtown. It was a wet day, with a steady drizzle and fog, but comfortable temps in the 60s. A Beautiful Fall Run along the most beautiful beaches in the World! Join Us for an Inaugural Run Rock 'n' Roll Event in China! This was my 2nd year participating in the Run Rock and Roll weekend festivities. I recently completed the New Orleans Rock n Roll half marathon.
Combine that with rain made for a tricky course, but we all crossed the finish line in one piece. There were shuttle buses to take the thousands back to the finish line, a well-organized system in place to do just that.If running/walking is your thing and you're looking for a race with lots of good food and extracurricular activities to do before and after the event, consider giving RnRNOLA a shot. Experience the Cantonese ‘City of Flowers’, A Monumental Run Through the Nation's Capital. Once you got your finisher medal, there were tons of water, Gatorade, chocolate milk, bananas, Power Bars, popcorn, and chips available for recovery. I ended up deciding against it since I had too many sweets for one day already. 2/15 runs for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2015! The Montreal race, which was scheduled for September 19 and 20, is the only Canadian event in the global series. We all arrived on the Friday before Sunday race day, which was also Super Bowl Sunday. At the Rock 'n' Roll Virtual Running Club, the fun starts here. The water and Gatorade stations were well spaced and there were fans cheering throughout most of the course. A Beautiful Summer Run in the Pacific Northwest. The Convention Center is massive but we were greeted by a New Orleans Indian chief, a DJ spinning Zydeco and bounce, and a ticker that would list all the runners coming through along with encouraging messages.
The recovery snacks were mediocre and rather than having folks balance everything in their hand, consider a lunch box. Escape the Cold & Kick Off the New Year in Arizona! #RUNROCKNROLL I did the half marathon with the b/f plus five other friends from Vegas and one from Phoenix.
Run the Rockies! Surely was the most I ate on any course! In 2019, these races attracted more than 18,000 people, with 9,500 runners in the half and 3,100 in the full. They book great hotels walking distance from the starting line which range from high end to economical. (Call me)You're beating all the people behind you!These are just some of the motivational signs that cheering spectators held up along the race route during the 2014 New Orleans Rock n Roll half marathon. This was my 20th half-marathon and maybe the most fun yet. This was my first rock and roll half. There was a slight delay due to traffic and an earlier race getting a late start. If you’re new to fundraising or need tips along the way, St. Jude will coach you through the fundraising process. PS: If I had any complaints with this event, it's not with the actual event itself, it's with the expo. The walk from the Convention Center doors to the actual expo had to be at least one mile (it at least felt that way). The Expo at the New Orleans convention center is smaller but decent with the typical vendors you see at most expos. The expo was well organized, easy to find, and easy to navigate. Then it was our turn to take to the NOLA streets. Run in one of the biggest and most fascinating city of the world! And the elevation is lovely for folks that hate hills. They do NOT follow through. How many people do you know can say they just completed a half-marathon, walk or run?
This was my first rock and roll half. Thank you, GP! This is my first race with the gf and she even slowed down for me so we can finish at the same time. Picking up your race packet at the Convention Center was very easy and pain free. I spoke to others who took advantage of the shuttle service they were advertising; however, there were some delays in that and the people I was going to meet didn't arrive until after the race started. The cheer squad throughout the race was on point! We ended the day with more beignets from Cafe du Monde to celebrate and watched a lop-sided Super Bowl game, but this will always be an unforgettable weekend with friends, doing two things we love: run and eat.
We were treated to brass bands, blues bands, zydeco bands, DJs. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. See all photos from Terri C. for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - New Orleans. Runners had organized lines for the restrooms, but people were just walking up and jumping ahead. Another option is the Mississippi Half and Full Marathon held in early December on the MS Gulf Coast an hour away from New Orleans. All of the restrooms are near the finish line. Also, tons of buses to shuttle folks to and from the finish line, with very little wait.This is my second run with this event and I will probably be back next year. The beer tent is strategically located in the farthest corner of the stadium from the entrance. OMG, it was wonderful! They book great hotels walking distance from the starting line which range from high end to economical. The race took us along the lakefront, past the beautiful homes and churches in the Garden District, the beloved French Quarter and ended at City Park. We ran most of the first half with the half marathoners. 2/15 runs for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2015!I love New Orleans!Have you ever drank orange soda, ate a donut or even had a piece of cake (King Cake to be exact!)
For this race, participants start downtown and along the way pass Cafe du Monde (yummy smells), the French Quarter, the Superdome, the Garden District, Audubon Park, Loyola University, Jackson Square, the WW II Museum, St. Louis Cemetery, the Art Museum, with the finish line at City Park. I ran the NOLA rock and roll 1/2 marathon yesterday (3/4/18).
Our hotel was located in the lower Garden District on St. Charles, part of the race route and very convenient for our stay, with easy access to the street car and walking distance to the French Quarter. I pushed for a final sprint across the finish line and grabbed my medal. Run faster!You have great stamina!
Fortunately the shuttles were nearby and I didn't even have to wait. Edit.css-1mpk29p{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(43,39,60,1);}.css-1mpk29p::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1mpk29p::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1mpk29p svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}. What a way to end my vacation! The pre-race expo was held at the Convention Center. The course was flat and there were potholes in the streets. We have family in town so it gives us a reason to combine family time with a racecation (to balance out all the items consumed).If you're used to all the hoopla that a Disney race (yes I'm from the Orlando area) brings, this race may not be for you. I liked the marathon course. Read my gf's review and she pretty much sums it up perfectly (yelp.com/biz/rock-n-roll…). Unlike other Rock n Roll races, there was a lack of "swag" In our swag bags, i.e., the freebies that participants usually get along with the free race shirt. It can't get any better than that! Lol.I'm definitely doing this race next year, and hopefully they continue with the race snacks! There is so much crowd support (and music) along the way along with beer handed out at some points. They handed out mimosas, beer, king cake, and donuts!