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New Orleans Marathon

New Orleans, LA
Saturday, November 14, 2026


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Course Description
The New Orleans Marathon course starts at the New Orleans Museum of Art in the heart of City Park. As you leave the park runners pass Bayou St. John on the way to the New Orleans Lakefront, which sits on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain on the northern edge of the city. Along the New Orleans Lakefront heading east then west, runners have the opportunity to settle into their pace surrounded by beautiful homes and fantastic waterfront scenery. The finish is back at the Roosevelt Mall.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, November 14, 2026
2025: TBD

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 64°F (17°C)
Average High: 73°F (22°C)
Average Low: 55° F (12°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.82
Course Score: 99.73


Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

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2024: N/A
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2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

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New Orleans Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

Marathon rankings for the New Orleans Marathon will be listed once results for this inaugural marathon have been posted.

The New Orleans Marathon has a Course Score of 99.73, ranking it as the 62nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Louisiana.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the New Orleans Marathon a PR Score of 98.82. The PR Score ranks the New Orleans Marathon as the 192nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Louisiana.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the New Orleans Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Louisiana for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

New Orleans Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed62nd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 1st fastest marathon course in Louisiana
Top 14% Nationally#1 of 4 in Louisiana
PR Potential192nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd best marathon for a PR in Louisiana
Top 42% Nationally#3 of 4 in Louisiana

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 15 feet (4m)
Min Elevation: 0 feet (0m)

Elevation Gain: 147 feet (44m)
Elevation Loss: 152 feet (46m)


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Course updated 12/23/2025





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