We checked the Expo off our list first thing Saturday morning. Expo for the Rock n Roll New Orleans Marathon

One of the many sights while wandering around New Orleans. I think Running while Traveling is one of the best experiences, so I wrote a whole post about it. One of the hardest things about this marathon is that you want to explore New Orleans, but you also don’t want to drink, eat, or walk too much right before 26.2 miles. I recommend AirBnb if you want a cheaper place to stay, but there are also plenty of hotels not far from the starting line. I try not to drink much prior to a marathon, but everyone is different. We flew into New Orleans on Friday night, checked into our AirBnb that had fewer “rooms” than we thought (all 6 of us basically shared 1 long room), and went out for a few drinks. I made it through every long run in the Hal Higdon training plan and even accomplished a 20 mile run in sub zero temperatures. For all my advice on running in the freezing cold, see here. The race occurs at the beginning of February, and I did not put enough thought into what training during a Minnesota winter would be like. When my running friends in Nashville signed up for the marathon, I jumped on the opportunity to see them and race with them.

Flat course, typically good weather, and lots of spectators and music.ĭeciding to run the New Orleans Rock n Roll Marathon was not a well thought out decision by me.

Cost = $70-120 depending on when you register.

Running the marathon here means getting to spend time on Bourbon Street, eating beignets and other delicious food, and partaking in the festivities of New Orleans. My friend described New Orleans as having its own identity, and I’d have to agree. New Orleans is a unique city, and the race is relatively flat and fun. The New Orleans Rock n Roll Marathon is becoming a destination race for many.

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