Greek Festival Run & Walk

We're back on the bayou for the 35th annual New Orleans Greek Festival Run & Walk! Start your Memorial Day weekend off right by joining us on Saturday morning, May 24th, 2025, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral for a fun and healthy way to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Greece. You can choose from a 5K or a 1-mile course, both starting and finishing at the one and only NOLA Greek Fest. After the run/walk, your race bib gets you early access into the festival with two (2) free admissions ($20 value), free beer while supplies last, and delicious Greek food, music, and dancing. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of both worlds: fitness and festivity!

Late registration will be available on Race Day but will close 30 minutes prior to 5K start time. Get details on late registration HERE.

Race Day Schedule of Events:

• 7:00 am - Race Day Packet Pickup & Late Registration
• 8:00 am - Late Registration Ends
• 8:00 am - 1-Mile Kids Run/Walk
• 8:30 am - 5K Run/Walk
• 9:30 am - New Orleans Greek Festival Opens!
• 10:00 am - Award Ceremony (subject to change)

The Greek Fest Run & Walk is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike.

8:00 AM START TIME

8:30 AM START TIME

The races will be electronically timed and scored. You must wear your race bib and B-tag properly to be scored. Your race bib must be worn on the front of your torso and be visible at all times.

5K Awards

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male and Female
• 1st Youth Male and Female (15 and under)
• 1st Master Male and Female (40 and over)
• 1st Grandmaster Male and Female (50 and over)
• 1st Senior Male and Female (60 and over)
• 1st Racewalker Male and Female
• 1st and 2nd Male and Female in age groups:
  • 15-under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80-over

1-Mile Kids Run Awards

• 1st & 2nd Overall Male and Female (13 & under)
• 1st and 2nd Male and Female in age groups 5-7, 8-10, and 11-13
  
  

It is the responsibility of athletes that finish in the awards to note any necessary corrections on race day. If an error is discovered post-race, we'll be happy to correct your results and update the website accordingly. However, if you do not inform us of this issue before your award is given out, we will no longer have an award to give to you and we can't remake awards.

Preliminary results will be posted at the race site at the conclusion of the race. Full results will be published on this website soon after the race. Official race results and awards are scored by gun time. Net (or chip) times are published for informational purposes only.

The following policies apply to all New Orleans Track Club races and events.

Refunds

• All New Orleans Track Club race registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable under all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event or of your participation, or change in the date, nature, or format of the event. An event may be canceled or changed due to severe weather or other factors that threaten the safety of participants, staff, or volunteers. Race bibs cannot be transferred to another participant.

Headphones

• The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the New Orleans Track Club encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of this race.

Bathrooms

• At our races, NOTC demonstrates our commitment to an inclusive athletic experience by welcoming race participants, volunteers and guests to use:
  • Single-occupancy gender-neutral (unisex) facilities; and
  • Use of multiple-occupant, gender-neutral restroom facilities with lockable single occupant stalls.

Strollers

• The New Orleans Track Club strongly recommends against the use of baby strollers/joggers by participants.
• The reason for this recommendation is that the inclusion of strollers in races increases the potential for injury to race participants and children.
• We do not discourage the safe and prudent use of strollers in individual training situations, but we discourage them in group training runs/programs.
• However, if a participant plans on using a stroller, baby jogger, and/or similar device, that participant should start the event in the back of the runners and walkers. 

Dogs

• Dogs should not be brought to this event for the safety of all participants and volunteers.

Registration

Can a friend or family member pick up my packet pre-race?

• Yes. Make sure they have your correct info upon arrive.

What time does the race start?

• Kids 1-Mile Run - 8:00 AM
• 5K - 8:30 AM

Where do I park?

• See event parking tab

Where is packet pickup?

• TBD

Can I defer my entry to next year?

• Yes, you may defer your entry to the next event year for a fee until 7 days prior to race day.  After that date deferrals are not allowed.  You will find the option to defer your entry by going to your RunSignUp account: Profile -> My Registered Races -> Manage Registration -> Defer Registration.
• For more info: How to Defer/Claim Deferrals

Can I transfer my race entry to another runner?

• Yes, you can transfer your race entry to someone else, but you must do it through our official registration site, RunSignUp, at least 7 days before the race and a transfer fee maybe included. 
• It is essential to use our system for transfers. This is for your safety and to meet our event's insurance requirements. In case of an emergency during the race, we need accurate runner information to provide proper medical assistance.
• Transferring outside of our system puts runners at risk because we won't have their correct emergency contact details. This could lead to delays in treatment and potentially worsen injuries.
• For more info, please visit: How to Transfer to Another Runner

How to Resend Confirmation Email

How to Register for a Race

How to purchase additional race shirts/add-on management?

How to Update T-Shirt (Giveaways) for Existing Registrations?

How to Update Your Corral Selection?

How to claim event insurance you purchased prior to checkout?

How to edit shirt size for NOTC Family?

How to Update Your Estimated Finish Time?

Greek Fest Early Packet Pickup will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:00 - 6:00pm at Louisiana Running & Walking Company, 4153 Canal St.,New Orleans, LA 70119.

Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration will begin at 7:00am and end at 8:35am. 

Complimentary parking will be provided at the former JFK school site, located at 5700 Wisner Boulevard along Bayou St. John.

Street parking around race venue will available. Make sure to arrive early. 

Once the New Orleans Greek Festival opens, you may utilize their parking shuttles. See NOLA Greek Fest parking link below. 

NOLA Greek Festival Parking

The New Orleans Track Club is a non-profit organization that promotes running and fitness in the New Orleans community. We organize a variety of running events throughout the year, including 2-mile runs, 5Ks, and 10Ks. In addition, the NOTC has a number of sponsorship packages available, ranging from a basic booth at our events to a more comprehensive partnership. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs and create a package that is tailored to your budget and goals.

We believe that a partnership with the New Orleans Track Club would be a mutually beneficial relationship. We would be able to provide you with a valuable platform to reach your target audience, and you would be able to support our mission of promoting running and fitness in the New Orleans community.

 As a sponsor, you would have the opportunity to:

• Promote your business to a large audience of runners.
• Connect with potential customers.
• Gain exposure for your brand.
• Support a local non-profit organization.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor or a sponsor at our upcoming running events, please contact us at notc@runnotc.org.