Race Info

Northshore Half Marathon

Race Info

Sunday October 21st, 2018
Mandeville, LA
7:00 AM

Northshore of New Orleans – Fountainebleau State Park

What's In it for me?

  • Insanely Cool Finisher’s Medal
  • Awesome Northshore Half Race Shirt
  • Chip Timing
  • 12 well-supported water stations
  • USTAF Certified Course
  • Overall & Age-Group Awards
  • Abita Beer Till Your Heart’s Content (or we run out…which doesn’t usually happen)
  • Post-Race Party with Delicious Food and Killer Music
  • Good Times with New Friends and Old Ones
  • Beautiful and Fast Race Course
  • The BEST Kickoff To Your Fall Race Calendar

Race Day Schedule

  • Race Start: 7 am
  • Race Cutoff(s): 11 am
  • Awards: 10 am
  • Finish: 11:30
  • Bands: 8:30-11:30. 

Course Time Limits

There is a 4 hour course limit to complete the half marathon race (~18:00/mile pace). If you are unable to continue at this pace you will be helped into the SAG wagon and will be transported to the finish line. The SAG wagon will only leave after the last runner has crossed the starting line and will proceed at ~18:00/mile according to chip/tag electronic timing.

The Northshore Half Marathon & 10 Miler on the Louisiana Northshore will feature Mile Markers at every mile and 12 well-supported water stations.

Registration & Packet Pick-up

The Northshore Half Marathon & 10 Miler will offer multiple separate times & locations to pick up your packet. This way if you plan to drive in on race morning you will already be ready to race!

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Sorry, no exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. Acts of God or man that prevent the event from taking place will not result in a refund. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else. Should you be unable to participate due to injury or illness you can defer your entry to another Northshore Half Marathon in the next 12 months up to 14 days before the event for a deferral fee of $25. Email info@northshorehalfmarathon.com for info.

Packet Pick-up Procedures

Participants must present a government issued ID to pick up race packet. Presenting a copy of the Drivers License of the runner for which proxy pick up is being done is all that is needed.

There are no exceptions to this rule. If you wish to have your packet picked up by proxy a copy of your drivers license must be presented. You must be 18 years or older to proxy pick up for another runner.

Not Allowed

  • Bikes / hand-crank cycles (chairs)
  • Baby strollers / jogging strollers
  • Dogs
  • Rollerblades / rollerskates
  • Scooters
  • Skateboards
  • Anything being dragged behind including tires

Packet Pick-Up

  • Saturday, October 20: 11am- 5pm 

         Location – TBD

  • Race Morning: 5:30 am- 6:15 am

 

Mail Me My Packet

This year we are offering a “Mail Me My Packet” option. You can choose to have your packets mailed to you for $15. The cutoff to have your packet mailed is September 22nd. 

 

 

Parking

There is plenty of free parking within Fontainebleau State Park. The $2 entry fee to the park is included in entry to the event. Simply follow the parking attendants & signs for parking. If guests arrive after the race has started please be prepared to pay park entrance fee.

It is suggested to arrive no later than 1 hr before race.