Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near New Orleans

Every race within 25 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Crescent City Classic 10K New Orleans, LA Mar 2027 USATF 76.0/100

Also listed, not yet ranked

9 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 9/11 Heroes Run - New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans, LA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Al Briede Gold Cup New Orleans, LA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. CCC Bridge Run Gretna, LA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Corporate Classic 5K New Orleans, LA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 73 rd Pelicanman Duathlon Chalmette, LA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Big Easy Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K New Orleans, LA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. "Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS 2026 New Orleans, LA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. ASH Foundation Run/Walk 5K/3K New Orleans, LA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data

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