Here are the basics on the Third Annual Jazz Half Marathon. When you have a few minutes please explore this web site for more details.

What

The Third Annual Jazz Half Marathon and 5K. The Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile race running from Lafayette Square in downtown New Orleans to Audubon Park uptown and back. The 5K is a 3.1 mile race run in the downtown area. The race venue is the beautiful and historic Lafayette Square.

When

The races start Saturday, October 29, 2011, 7:00 AM. The Half Marathon course is walker-friendly and is open for four hours. The post-race activities, including refreshments and entertainment, will start at 9:00 AM and continue until noon.

Where

Lafayette Square, New Orleans, LA. The race will start on Poydras Street and finish on Camp Street. The majority of the course is out and back on beautiful St. Charles Avenue, looping Audubon Park at the turn-around.

Why

To raise funds for Children's Hospital, promote your health and fitness, and have a great time! And there's something in it for you, too. All registrants will receive a gender-specific technical tee shirt and all finishers will receive a finishers' medallion and admission to a great post-race party (details to follow).

Who

The Jazz Half Marathon is presented by Grainger, Inc. and the 5K is presented by Merrill Lynch, benefiting Children's Hospital. The race director is Mike Cambre. And the race won't be successful without YOU.