Father's Day Run & Walk
About this race
Join us for a fun and healthy way to celebrate Father's Day with your Dad or Grandpa at the Richard Newcomb Memorial Father's Day Race on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Audubon Park!
This historic race features a 2-mile and a half-mile course that follows the scenic Audubon Park running and walking path. You can also sign up as a team with your dad or grandpa and compete for special awards! Confirm your team members on race morning at the "Team Sign Up" table.
After the race, enjoy some music, food, and refreshments, and celebrate your achievements with your family and friends. Don't miss this opportunity to show your love and appreciation for your father figures and support the New Orleans Track Club Scholarship Fund. Register today at and get ready for a memorable Father's Day!
Race day registration and Packet Pickup WILL be available starting at 7:00 AM located underneath Shelter #10 next to the Newman Bandshell. Those who register on race day will not be guaranteed a commentative race shirt and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- 7:00 am - Packet Pickup Opens
- 7:45 am - Registration Closes
- 8:05 am - Half-Mile Start
- 8:30 am - 2-Mile Start
- 9:30 am - Award Ceremony (subject to change)
The Richard Newcomb Memorial Father's Day Race is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, New Orleans Track Club members and nonmembers alike.
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Running
2-Mile Run
2-Mile Run - NOTC Family Memberships
1/2 Mile Kids Run
Walking
Racewalkers
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in New Orleans, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 8:04 PM local time (CDT) in New Orleans on June 21, 2026 — 14h 04m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 43 New Orleans events
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