Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk
About this race
On Saturday, October 4 at 8:30 AM, we’ll line up for the race on Lakeshore Drive just outside our festival gates, followed by a fun post-race celebration! Competitive Runners, casual walkers of all abilities, and feathers — all are welcome. A 1-mile Fun Run for the kiddos will kick off at 10 am, and the Festival Gates open at 11 AM.
Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in New Orleans.
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Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
5K Run/Walk (Student Only)
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About New Orleans
Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run | Walk takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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