Northshore Half Marathon

The Northshore Half Marathon, 10 miler, and Jockamo 5K feature idyllic Louisiana scenery.  All courses start and finish under mammoth, moss-covered oaks.  The half marathon and 10 miler wind through spectator-lined historic homes of Old Mandeville, run along sparkling Lakeshore Drive and the Tammany Trace as the sun rises over the crowd of runners.

The courses are notoriously flat and fast, and many runners claim this race as their favorite half marathon and as a PR race course.  After months of sweltering heat and training in the South, temperatures typically start to cool around the time of the Northshore Half, and runners kick off Fall race schedules with a cooler, brisk race in South Louisiana.

Historic Old Mandeville and Fontainebleau State Park are just a quick drive from New Orleans or Baton Rouge, making them close enough in proximity to drive in the morning of and to enjoy either city following the race…but not before enjoying our post-race party. The Northshore Half post-race party means laying out a picnic blanket, grabbing some cold beers and grub from one of our delicious food vendors and listening to some great live music while taking in the Lake Pontchartrain waterfront. 

You don't have to be in a hurry to leave after you cross the finish line.  The Abita Post-Race party kicks off at 8:30 am!  Be sure to give yourself time to enjoy the live music from SPOONFED JR, while you graze on house-made pulled pork sliders, and sip on ice-cold Abita beer (21+). The post-race party goes until 11:30 am.

Born in the Mississippi Delta, raised in south Louisiana, lover of good taste and good times, Spoonfed Jr is an eclectic mix of psychedelic soul, country and blues. 

The Abita Post-Race party is open to the public, but the food and beer is reserved for runners who will have tickets attached to their race bibs. Runners must have ID present or have presented an ID at check-in for a beer wristband.

FRESHJUNKIE Racing AmBADASSador Season 3

Exciting news! The FRESHJUNKIE Racing AmBADASSador program is evolving and expanding to create an even more dynamic and impactful network for Season 3! We're thrilled to introduce a new tiered structure designed to empower a wider range of passionate individuals to represent our races. This expansion allows us to connect with more runners, reach new communities, and amplify the excitement surrounding FRESHJUNKIE Racing events like never before. By engaging ambassadors at different levels of commitment and influence, we aim to cultivate a stronger, more interconnected community of advocates who can organically grow our network and introduce the thrill of FRESHJUNKIE Racing to a broader audience.

The Commitment

• Wear ambassador gear whenever racing. You’re now a sponsored athlete. Proudly tell the world!

• Volunteer at 3 Expos or Packet Pickups. Interact with expo attendees and promote the event at a designated booth, for at least one shift (3 hours)

• Social media posts about our events – at least 4x month while using hashtag #FJRAmBADASSador and race specific hashtag (ex: Battleship12K = #RunToHonor) in posts for trackability

• List FRESHJUNKIE Racing AmBADASSador in social media bios

• Familiarity with race information/able to answer basic questions about our events at run clubs and/or on social media

• Monthly appearance representing FJR at local run club/training run/other running events 

• Train for and participate in FJR events

Think you have what it takes to become a FRESHJUNKIE Racing Ambassador? We want to hear from YOU! Join us in shaping the future of endurance sports and inspiring others to embrace an active lifestyle.

Questions? Email marketing@freshjunkie.com

The 2025 Athlete Guide will be uploaded here and emailed to participants race week.  For reference, you can view the 2024 Athlete Guide here:

https://online.fliphtml5.com/kubet/mltx/

In addition to finisher medals awarded for each finisher in each race, there will be specific overall, masters, grand masters, great grand masters, and age group awards for both races.  Overall and Age Group award winners will each receive a custom award medal engraved with the award description: 1st Place Male, Age Group 40-44 as an example.  Overall award winners will ALSO receive a custom, laser-engraved slate award to commemorate their finish.

OVERALL AWARDS

The top finishers in the HALF MARATHON, 10 MILER, & 5K will receive an overall award in the following categories:

• Overall Male and Female (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) - scored using GUN TIME
• Masters (40+) male and female (1st Only) - scored using GUN TIME
• Grand Masters (50+) male and female (1st Only) - scored using CHIP TIME
• Great Grand Masters (60+) male and female (1st Only) - scored using CHIP TIME

HALF MARATHON & 10 MILER AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place males and females in each of the following categories will receive an age group award:

16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+*

Children under the age of 16 can run with permission from their guardians or parents, but we do not issue Awards to Age Groups under the age of 16.

JOCKAMO IPA 5K AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place males and females in each of the following categories will receive an age group award:

10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+*

*if there are runners over the age of 89, an additional age group category will be created for the appropriate 5 year window.

All awards must be picked up at the event.  When registering, you can elect to have your results sent via text message or email to your phone.  These are sent within minutes of you finishing the race.  Results can also be checked at our TIMING AND RESULTS tent near the finish line.  Awards can be claimed AFTER 9:30am from the AWARDS Tent.  There are no Award ceremonies.  Awards will not be shipped post-race.

At FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) events, participants should conduct themselves in a courteous manner, respecting all fellow participants, volunteers, event staff, and members of the community.  Participants are expected to follow the Rules of Competition outlined below. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Proper race etiquette is required at all times, including being aware of your surroundings and of announcements and instructions from event officials.

START

Please give yourself enough time to pick up your bib number and enter your corral. Only enter the corral you are assigned to or a slower one and respect the event staff. Please be respectfully quiet during pre-race announcements and the playing of the National Anthem prior to the start.

HEADPHONES

The use of headphones is strongly discouraged. If you must wear headphones, be sure that you can hear all announcements and be extra-aware of your surroundings, including other participants and any vehicle traffic.

MOBILE DEVICES

The use of mobile devices for photography or social updates during the event is strongly discouraged, as it decreases your awareness of other participants around you. If you must use a mobile device, be sure that you can hear all announcements and be extra-aware of your surroundings, including other participants and any vehicle traffic.

URINATION

In accordance with State and City rules and laws, only use the toilet facilities provided by the event and/or open to the public. Please be considerate in portable-toilet lines; don’t cut in line or into another line. Never urinate in the corrals, along the course, at the post-finish walk-off, or in the post-race venue. You risk disqualification and a police summons if caught.

RUNNING COURTESY

While participating in the event, don’t run in groups of three or more abreast; wide groups become barriers to other runners. Don’t stop abruptly to drink at an aid station or to tie your shoelaces. Watch where you spit and blow your nose to avoid hitting other participants. If someone running behind you says, “On your left,” move to your right to let the runner pass. If someone says, “On your right,” move to your left.

TRASH

Our running events are conducted in public places—either city or state parks or streets. Please deposit any trash in the provided receptacles, including at aid stations. Be careful when discarding cups at aid stations so as to avoid hitting other participants.

SAFETY

If you encounter a runner in distress, offer assistance and/or report the situation to the nearest aid station. If it is a life and death emergency, call 9-1-1 if possible.

FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) and the Northshore Half Marathon have implemented a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) for our races that will communicate the status of course conditions on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based on the weather and other course conditions. On race day, the current EAS status will be communicated via color-coded flags at the start and finish areas and along the course at each medical station.  Decisions to delay, stop or cancel an event are NOT made on weather forecasts, which have been known to be wrong.  Decisions are made on race day based on the actual weather experienced.  Our goal is to hold a safe event and we wait as long as we can before making decisions that we cannot.  Our decision criteria is outlined below.  We will run in the rain as long as no lightning or thunder is present.

All participants should familiarize themselves with the EAS prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials, and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather or course conditions on race day.

Participants will receive notifications before and during races using on-site announcements, social media, text and email notifications.  Additionally, on-course notifications will occur at aid stations with the use of color-coded flags and announcements from race staff and law enforcement personnel.  Utilization of transport vehicles and/or designated EAS physical locations along the course route may be activated for “HIGH” and “EXTREME” alert levels.

On-Course Medical Volunteers and additional runner support (fluids, etc.) will be directed to their designated physical locations to provide on-site care in the facility if the race is stopped.  Additional support will be deployed using EMS and medical support from finish medical area as deemed appropriate.

LIGHTNING/SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY GUIDELINES

This protocol is designed to provide information to participants, cities and towns along the course regarding FJR policies and procedures in the event of a weather hazard that includes severe weather conditions such as lightning and/or thunder.  To determine the proximity of lightning, FJR utilizes the National Severe Storm Laboratory (NSSL) flash-to-bang method in addition to weather monitoring services.

To use the flash-to-bang method, count the seconds from the time lightning is first sighted to when the clap of thunder is heard.  Divide this number by five to obtain the distance in miles from where the lightning occurred. (Example:  30 second count between flash and hearing bang… storm is 6 miles away)

Lightning awareness increases with the first visual sighting of a flash or clap of thunder regardless of how far away the storm may seem.  How fast the storm is moving, relative to the time it would take to find safe shelter for runners, staff, and spectators is considered.  Participants and spectators should remember the existence of blue sky and the absence of rain are not protection from lightning.

As a standard, by the time FJR staff monitors a flash-to-bang count of 60 seconds, event activities will begin to be paused or cancelled and instructions to all individuals to leave the site and reach a safe location will be given.  Resumption of activity will only be considered by waiting 30 minutes or longer after the last flash of lightning or sound of thunder is heard.  Depending on the timing and available roadway access, the event may not resume and be cancelled.  NOTE: refunds are not given in the event of cancellation due to weather, public emergency, or Acts of God.

COMMUNICATION

FRESHJUNKIE Racing has an established protocol for notifying participants should weather conditions cause a delay or stoppage in the race:

1. In person announcements over event speakers, PA systems, and/or police units are made instructing those present of any delay, stoppage or cancellation as well as instructions on where to move for safety
2. Notice of delay, stoppage or cancellation is immediately posted to our Social Media page(s)
3. Notice of delay, stoppage or cancellation is sent via text message to all participants who elected to receive text alerts during registration
4. Notice of delay, stoppage or cancellation is emailed to all registered participants.  If a participant has 'unsubscribed' to our emails, they may not receive this form of communication

Our top priority is runner safety and decisions are made with that in mind, but we will do everything we can to hold the event as scheduled.  This means we DO NOT alter or cancel event plans based on weather forecasts before race day.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DO YOU LIMIT THE NUMBER OF RUNNERS IN EACH RACE?
The Half Marathon and 10 Miler are limited to 1,250 runners.  The 5K is limited to 400 runners.

WILL YOU HAVE PACERS?
There are no pacers currently for the Half Marathon, 10 Miler, or 5K events.  We will assign runners to corrals based on their anticipated finish times.  Assignments will be included in your race confirmation email that you will receive the week of the race.  Corrals with pace signs will be marked in the start chute.  Please report to your assigned corral area.  The faster runners will be in the front, the slower runners will be in the back.

CAN I HAVE CELL PHONES, FRIENDS, STROLLERS, DOGS ON THE COURSE?
We encourage you to invite friends and family to cheer you on along the course, but they are only allowed to run with you if they are registered runners. Per USA Track & Field rules, elements that could impede the safety of runners, such as bikes, skates, skateboards, strollers and pets on the course, are not allowed. The safety of our runners is our number one priority. By signing or clicking ’I Accept’ on any Northshore Half Marathon registration race waiver, you are agreeing to abide by the Rules of Competition.

CAN I WEAR HEADPHONES?
Participants will be able to use listening devices during the running of the Half Marathon, 10 Miler, or 5K, but they do so at their own risk. Runner safety is, and will continue to be, the priority for all of our events. To ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone, we ask that you please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel.

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings/instructions from police/course officials or the sound of any vehicles and other participants on the course. The abuse of portable headphone devices can result in disqualification. Abuse refers to being so distracted that you become a hazard to yourself, your fellow participants, spectators, course marshals, finish line officials, medical personnel, other race officials, police personnel or vehicle traffic.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We must constantly consider the safety of all our participants, volunteers and spectators and review this rule as well as others in order to ensure the continued safety of our participants.

CAN I SWITCH RACES?
Yes, you may switch to any race.  Fees may apply for any race distance change.  Race bibs are assigned according to what race you are registered for.  If you do not officially change your registered distance, your time scoring will not be accurate and you may not receive the appropriate finisher medal.  

The Transfer Event option can be found by logging on to RunSignUp, navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer Event. The Transfer Event option can be either located on the top of the page or on the left of the page. 

WHAT IF I LOSE SOMETHING THE DAY OF THE RACE?
Lost & Found is located near the awards area.  After the event, please contact info@northshorehalfmarathon.com to see if items were turned in.  Clothing items left in the start areas and along the course are immediately donated to charity and are not kept in Lost & Found.

REGISTRATION

CAN I DEFER MY ENTRY TO NEXT YEAR?
Yes, you may defer your entry to the next event year for a fee until 10 days prior to race weekend.  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.

CAN I GIVE/SELL MY NUMBER TO ANOTHER RUNNER?
Entries are transferable, but must be done through our registration site, RunSignUp.  Transfers are allowed until 10 days prior to the event and do not incur any fees from us.   Completing the transfer through our system is MANDATORY.  This is for the safety of the runner as well as necessary to satisfy insurance requirements of the event. If a runner collapses or is otherwise injured during the race and is running as someone else, we would not have emergency information available for them. This could result in further injury.  Instructions on how to transfer to another runner can be found HERE.

CAN I TRANSFER MY ENTRY TO ANOTHER FRESHJUNKIE RACING EVENT?

You can transfer your race entry to another race owned by FRESHJUNKIE Racing as long as registration for the desired race is open and you are more than 10 days out from the race you are currently registered for.  A list of FRESHJUNKIE Racing events and calendar can be found here.   Completing these transfers may incur costs depending on what event(s) you are transferring to and from.   You can find instructions on how to complete a transfer to another FRESHJUNKIE Racing owned event by clicking HERE.

WHY HAVEN’T I RECEIVED AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION?

Note: If you did not receive your confirmation make sure to check the spam folder in your email client.  You will always be able to resend the registration confirmation for any registrations associated with your Profile (including any sub-accounts of yours) by following these steps:

1. Sign In to RunSignUp
2. Go to your Profile
3. See your events under Upcoming Events
4. Click Resend Confirmation next to the registration that you would like to resend the confirmation email
5. Check the email listed in your Profile for your registration confirmation

HOW CAN I SEE IF I’M REGISTERED?

Registration confirmation is available online. You may confirm a registration by using the Find A Participant menu option on this page.

WHERE DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE GO?
Your registration fee helps to pay for the necessary permits, venue rentals, equipment, vehicles, infrastructure, staffing, insurance, police, awards, SWAG, supplies, bibs, medals, shirts, and chip timing to produce all race-related events.  Portions of every registration fee are also directed to the Run Gulf Coast Fund which supports Ainsley's Angels and many other local charities.

PACKET PICKUP

CLICK HERE for Packet Pickup Information.

MAIL MY BIB SWAG PICKUP
If you paid to have your bib mailed to you, you will NOT need to attend Packet Pickup before the race starts. We will have your shirt and any other SWAG items available for you to pick up AFTER you finish the race. On race day, once you have finished, you can collect your SWAG items from the "Mail My Bib Swag Pickup" tent. You are welcome to attend a pre-race Packet Pickup as well, but it is not necessary.

GEAR CHECK

IS THERE A PLACE TO DROP BAGS AT THE START LINE?
No. Due to the close proximity of the parking area, no gear check is provided. 

PARKING

WHERE SHOULD I PARK ON RACE DAY?
There is plenty of parking on Race Day near the start/finish line. Park entrance fees are included in your race registration.  Parking attendants will be on-site race morning directing traffic and ensuring you park appropriately. 

START & FINISH

WHERE DOES THE RACE START AND FINISH?
The Half Marathon, 10 Miler, and 5K will start and finish in Fontainebleau State Park near the large pavilions along the waterfront.  If you enter the park on the main road and continue straight, you can't miss it.  Detailed maps are posted online and emailed to all registered runners prior to the event.

WILL THERE BE CORRALS?
Yes. The corrals are self-seeded by anticipated pace per mile. The faster runners will be in the front, the slower runners will be in the back around the traffic circle.

WHERE CAN I MEET MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFTER THE RACE?
The easiest way to find your family and friends after the race is to have a plan beforehand.  Picking an area near the pavilions in the post-race area or in the parking lot by your vehicle are good options.

COURSE AND RULES OF THE ROAD

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR THE RACES?
City permits limit the race time available to participants. The Half Marathon course will be closed at 3:30 (16:00 minute/mile pace). No race services including medical, aid stations or traffic control are available beyond this pace.
In order to ensure safety, a Sweep Vehicle follows the race route to pick up participants who are unable to maintain this pace on a consistent basis. Participants are required to board the Sweep Van when so instructed by Race Officials. Course Marshals are instructed to retrieve bibs of all participants who refuse to board the van when instructed to do so.

WHY IS THERE A TIME LIMIT?
In order to comply with city permits, streets crossing the route must be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY PACE IS SLOWER THAN THE ALLOTTED TIME?
If you are caught by the Sweep Vehicle traveling at the 16:00 minute/mile pace, you MUST board the Sweep Van accompanying this vehicle for transport to the finish area. For your safety, the Police Department does not allow runners to continue in the streets once the course has been re-opened to traffic. Keep in mind that race services, including water stations and medical aid, will be discontinued once the Sweep Vehicle comes through. 

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
For the safety of our runners the following is not allowed: going backward, runners not wearing a race number, animals, bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, hand-crank chairs, wheeled vehicles and push-rim wheelchairs.
Receiving outside assistance of any kind is not allowed. Outside assistance consists of, but is not limited to: receiving fluids, gels, food or any personal items from someone not serving in an official race capacity; receiving pacing assistance from any person that is not a registered participant of the race.
Abusive behavior or language directed toward any other participant, volunteer, police officer, or staff member is also not allowed.
Any of these rules infractions can result in a time penalty or race disqualification. The discretion and final ruling resides with the Race Director.

IS THERE ENERGY GEL AVAILABLE ON THE COURSE?
No energy gels are provided for either distance race.  Water and Powerade are provided at water stations.  Half Marathon runners will pass 10 water stations.  10 Miler runners will pass 6 water stations.  5K runners will pass 2 water stations.

WHAT SPORTS BEVERAGE WILL BE ON THE COURSE?
Water and Powerade are provided at water stations on the Half Marathon, 10 Miler, and 5K courses.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUTURE RACE DATES

The Northshore Half Marathon, 10 Miler, and 5K will traditionally be held on the second Sunday of October each year.  Below are the planned dates for the next five years:

• OCTOBER 12, 2025
• OCTOBER 11, 2026
• OCTOBER 10, 2027
• OCTOBER 8, 2028
• OCTOBER 14, 2029

We hope to see you at many more races in the future!  For a list of all FRESHJUNKIE Racing events, please follow the link below.

FRESHJUNKIE RACING CALENDAR

COURSE MAP 

Runners will enjoy the scenic view along Lakeshore Drive, tree lined West Beach Blvd., the Tammany Trace, and the start and finish in Fontainebleau State Park. 

Click HERE for an online map of the Half Marathon

Click HERE for an online map of the 10 Miler

COURSE TIME LIMITS

There is a three and a half (3.5) hour course limit to complete the half marathon race, and a two (2) hour forty (40) minute course limit to complete the 10 Miler race.  This equates to an 16:00 min/mile pace, which is a VERY brisk walk. If you are unable to continue at this pace you will be helped into the SAG wagon and transported to the finish line. The Race Director and Race Staff will turn any Half Marathon runners onto the 10 Miler course if they are not at the course split by 8:25am.

The Northshore Half Marathon & 10 Miler will feature mile markers at every mile and well-supported water stations approximately every 1.5 miles.

*All courses are very well marked.  There are mile markers for each distance event, directional signs for course splits and TURNAROUND signs for course turnarounds.  Course splits and course turnarounds will be manned with an operations staff member who will typically be making announcements on a megaphone.  Course turns are indicated with traffic cones and usually (not always) have police units, volunteers and/or staff members.  Traffic on courses is managed by our law enforcement partners, but no roads are promised to be closed to all traffic.  Runners should be aware of their surroundings: the course, applicable signage, vehicles, staff, volunteers, and police officers.

COURSE MAP 

The Jockamo IPA 5K course is a simple out and back along the park entrance road. 

Click HERE for an online course map

COURSE TIME LIMITS

The 5K course will remain open until 9:00 am.  All participants must start at 7:30 am and all participants must be in the park prior to the park road closing at 6:45 am.

The Jockamo IPA 5K will feature mile markers at every mile and 1 well-supported water station.

*All courses are very well marked.  There are mile markers for each distance event, directional signs for course splits and TURNAROUND signs for course turnarounds.  Course splits and course turnarounds will be manned with an operations staff member who will typically be making announcements on a megaphone.  Course turns are indicated with traffic cones and usually (not always) have police units, volunteers and/or staff members.  Traffic on courses is managed by our law enforcement partners, but no roads are promised to be closed to all traffic.  Runners should be aware of their surroundings: the course, applicable signage, vehicles, staff, volunteers, and police officers.

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP AT ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS

Location: 7205 Pinnacle Pkwy, Covington, LA 70433

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Hours: 11:00am - 4:00pm

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP AT VARSITY SPORTS MANDEVILLE

Location: 624 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448 (@ the Trailhead)

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025

Hours: 11:00am - 5:00pm

If you would like to have your race bib mailed to you, you can add this feature to your registration for $10 per registration.  If you add this, your bib will be mailed USPS Priority 16 days prior to the event.  You WILL NOT need to come to packet pickup before the race starts.  We will have your shirt and any other SWAG items available for you to collect AFTER you finish the race.  We ONLY mail your race bib to you.  You will still need to collect your shirt and SWAG items, but can do so in a designated area AFTER you finish the race.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP

Packet Pickup will be available on race morning near the Start Line in Fontainebleau State Park from 5:30am to 6:30am.  We strongly encourage all participants to pick up their packet, or have someone pick it up for them prior to race day.  Lines can be long and we have to close packet pickup one half hour before race start, so if you do have to pick up race day, please come early!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME TO PICK UP MY PACKET?
Every participant will receive a confirmation email the week of the race.  Please bring either that email, or your original confirmation email and your photo ID to pick up your packet. Digital copies (your cell phone screen) are allowed.

CAN I AUTHORIZE ANOTHER PERSON TO PICK UP MY RACE PACKET?
If you are unable to get your packet, a friend can pick up your packet with a copy of your photo ID or a copy of your registration confirmation.  Digital copies (your cell phone screen) are allowed.  

MAIL MY BIB SWAG PICKUP
If you paid to have your bib mailed to you, you will NOT need to attend Packet Pickup before the race starts. We will have your shirt and any other SWAG items available for you to pick up AFTER you finish the race. On race day, once you have finished, you can collect your SWAG items from the "Mail My Bib Swag Pickup" tent. You are welcome to attend a pre-race Packet Pickup as well, but it is not necessary.

The Northshore Half Marathon is produced by FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR).  FRESHJUNKIE Racing events are organized and directed under USA Track & Field (“USATF”) rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with FRESHJUNKIE Racing rules and regulations.

SAFETY

Event Officials: All participants must follow the instructions of event officials (FJR staff and volunteers). For participants’ safety, no skates, skateboards, bicycles, hand crank cycles, push rim chairs or animals are permitted. Costumes covering the face, or any non-formfitting bulky outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body, are not permitted.
FRESHJUNKIE Racing reserves the right to change the details of the event, including delaying, canceling, or suspending the race due to inclement weather or other potential safety risks. Participants must retire at once from the race if ordered to do so by event officials, medical staff, or any governmental authority, including firefighters and police officers.

Sportsmanship: Any participant who conducts himself or herself in an unsportsmanlike manner, or who is offensive in action or language to event officials, other participants, volunteers, or spectators may be disqualified. Protests concerning the conduct of participants will be accepted for up to 24 hours after the posting of results by contacting an event official or sending an email to our communications team.

PARTICIPANT ENTRY AND RACE BIB

Application: All participants must provide accurate information, including age, gender, and emergency contact information, when filling out the event application. A participant may not change or add a team affiliation after an event has started.

Race Bib: Your official participant bib (running number) must be fully visible at all times and worn on the front of your torso. The timing device is attached to the back of your running number; in order to ensure an accurate time, please do not fold or wrinkle the bib or cover it with a jacket, runner belt, water bottle, or any other item. Participants who run the race without their bib properly attached and displayed risk not having their finish time and split times recorded, and not being listed in the results. Runners without race bibs may be stopped and prohibited to enter the finishing chute. If your bib is lost on the course, please report it to an event official after the race.

Transfers Permitted: Race registrations are now transferable to other participants and your race registration can now be transferred to other FJR events.  There are restrictions, potential fees, and timing requirements related to these options.  Any and all transfers MUST be completed using our RunSignUp registration site.  Instructions can be found in our FAQs.  Recording official transfers is important and mandatory as it ensures race officials have accurate emergency contact information and correct insurance waivers for all participants in the event.  A participant who does not wear his or her assigned race bib/tag, or who is found to have transferred, bought, or sold entry without completing the official, required process in RunSignUp will be disqualified and suspended from subsequent FJR events.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable. Participants may defer entry to the following event year within a specified time frame for a fee. Participants may change race distances for the current event year within a specified time frame at either no charge, or for a fee depending on the time frame and what distances the participant is moving between.

THE START

Start Corrals: Participants are responsible for arriving at the start corrals and entering at the designated corral entry points before the corral closing times. Any participant who climbs over a barricade or otherwise enters improperly may be disqualified. For participant safety, once a corral is closed for entry, late-arriving participants must report to the last corral. Please follow the instructions of event officials when entering corrals.

Race Start: The race will be started by an air horn or cannon unless otherwise noted. All participants must be behind the starting line at the start of the race and must follow the instructions of the race starter.

TIMING

Official Times: Your official (chip time) finish time is recorded by the timing system from when you cross the starting line to when you cross the finish line. Results are sorted by chip time and this determines the order of finish and award winners—except the Overall and Master's category awards, which are awarded based on gun time.  Gun time starts when the race officially starts (gun shot) and ends when you cross the finish line. Gun time and chip time are both shown in your results.  Start timing mats will be removed after the start of the race based on what the size of the field warrants. After the start has closed, no runners will be allowed to start the race. If a runner chooses to start, they must forfeit their bib and will not be considered an active participant in the event.

THE COURSE

Course Marking: FJR events (except for kids’ races) are conducted on USATF-certified courses. Participants must stay within course boundaries, as designated by barriers, traffic cones, delineation, and/or other markings, at all times; must recognize and understand event signage and symbols relating to the course, directions, and facilities; and must follow the instructions of course marshals. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Course Monitoring: If you have not completed the entire course, do not cross the finish line. Participants with missing or irregular split times at official timing checkpoints will be reviewed and may be disqualified. If you must leave the course, rejoin it only at the point at which you exited. No participant, after leaving the course, will be allowed to rejoin the race either for the purpose of gaining a place or to pace or assist another competitor.

Assistance: Unofficial pacers or other unregistered participants are not permitted. A participant who receives outside assistance during an event from anyone other than official medical personnel or designated water stations may be disqualified.

Bandits: No individual who is not officially registered may join the event or accompany any participant in the event. Any person without an official bib will be directed to leave the course immediately.  Any registered participant receiving assistance or pacing from a bandit may be disqualified.

THE FINISH

Time Limit: In the interest of safety, and to allow streets and drives to reopen as scheduled, race courses will remain open to all participants who are able to maintain an 18:00 minute-per-mile pace for both distances. All participants should be prepared to adhere to these standards.  Those participants who are not able to maintain this pace should be aware that fluid stations and other course amenities may not be available, and participants in races staged on city streets may be asked to move to the sidewalks and forfeit their race bib. Late participants will be able to cross the finish line, but they are not guaranteed to be timed and recorded as official finishers.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are prohibited from all FJR events and race venues:

A weapon of any kind, including firearms, knives, Mace, et cetera
Any dangerous item or “dual-use” item that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, et cetera
Flammable liquids, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals, and explosives
Unmanned aerial devices, drones, survey balloons, photography mini-copters, and any flying device with an on/off switch

Want to run the Northshore Half Marathon for FREE?

When you register, select to fundraise for Run Gulf Coast. By raising a minimum of $400 for the Half or 10-Miler Marathon, your entry fee will be refunded! Not ready to commit? You can join the fundraising efforts at a later date and still make an impact.

All of the money raised goes directly to supporting the Run Gulf Coast Foundation programming. So, what are you waiting for? Join Run Gulf Coast today and make your miles count for a better Louisiana!

FRESHJUNKIE Racing is committed to helping remove barriers to getting out and getting active. Since the very beginning we've provided opportunities to get involved in walking and running. Now through our partner non-profit, the Run Gulf Coast Foundation and the Run for All program, FRESHJUNKIE Racing is making even bigger efforts to give everyone a chance to move more. Part of the Run for All is to provide training programs easily accessible to get prepared.

We are excited to have partnered with The Stride Shop to provide FREE training programs for the Half Marathon, 10 Miler, and 5K distances. 

It is our pleasure to help you train for such an incredible event. After last year's race, we heard from many of you about our training plan - the good and the bad. So, here are a few things to keep in mind this year:

• Yes, the warmup is important. It makes our bodies more efficient during the run and does a great job of preparing us mentally for what is to come. 
• No, the striders are not required. For runners who have built a decent base of running (6 months or more before starting to train for this race), striders can be a very useful tool to build speed and cardiovascular fitness. However, you will still be prepared for the race if you follow the training plan without doing the striders
• Walking is completely acceptable. Many of your training runs will likley start with temperatures in the 70s or even 80s. If you feel the need to stop for a walk break, to hydrate, or just to catch your breath it is not cheating.
• The training guide is adaptable. If you need to juggle days or even weeks, the most important thing is that you listen to your body and get the large majority of your mileage in each week. Just doing the long run is not a great way to prepare for a race.
• Rest days are important! They may even be more important than some run days. Your body needs this time to adapt to the demands and get stronger. Do not skip them!
• Cross training, strength, and mobility workouts should complement your running. Adding in high intensity exercise or a lot of impact exercises is not ideal as you increase your run training. 

If you have specific questions about training, you want a strength program tailored to your body, or you want a coach to guide you through this process please reach out to us at thestrideshop@gmail.com.

HALF MARATHON Training Plan 

10 Mile Training Plan

Jockamo Juicy IPA 5K Training Plan