Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD
About this race
Have you ever wanted to complete an overnight marathon in the middle of the summer in New Orleans? This is your opportunity, whether an experienced runner or a 1st time Want A Bee, to participate in one of the most unique overnight marathon events in the country in support of Duchenne Muscular Dystropy (DMD) boys. The HOTTER than HELL MARATHON for RaceMD is a self-timed overnight event/run of 26.2 miles completed in 13, two-mile loops.
If the distance seems daunting to you, you have OPTIONS: You can finish the distance by any other method (bike, skates), you can complete it as a relay team OR you can do a lesser distance (half, 10k, 5k). It is YOUR race.... Support our efforts to raise funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy while celebrating motion and spending time with others.
The race was held at Audubon Park in New Orleans for the first 18 years and was held virtually during the Covid years (2020-2022). Again, this year, for our 24th edition, the race/event will be held at Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003 for event date of Sunday, July 5, 2026.
A Virtual Race option is available. Complete your mileage between June 28 - July 5, 2026, to finish the virtual race.
RaceMD® began with the mission to accelerate the search for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) therapy to save lives. Our mission has evolved from research to rescue as we fund real therapies for real patients NOW. DMD affects 1 in 3,500 children in the US.
This is a donation-based race benefiting RaceMD, a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) non-profit. All donations and shirt proceeds go directly to RaceMD. All donations are tax deductible. Funds are then used to provide cell stem therapy to the boys who have DMD. This stem cell therapy shows evidence of life extension for the patients.
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Running
Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD
Complete a 26.2 marathon distance individually anyway you can (Run/Walk/Bike). Keep track of each of your 13 loops on the designated course at Lafreniere Park and hand post each lap on the famous White Board. It's on the HONOR system. This is not a timed event, nor a Boston Qualifier. Everyone who starts, finishes a marathon. And you know you always wanted to do it and/or do it again, and again. Why: Everyone who registers and participates gets credit for a Full Marathon and receives a coveted HTH L/S tech shirt, a custom medallion and a souvenir race bib. Course: See suggested run/walk or bike course. Benefits: Bragging rights for finishing the most unique overnight marathon distance even in the country in support of DMD boys and get the satisfaction of contributing directly to RaceMD. Every $$ collected in donations, shirts and sponsorships are donated directly to RaceMD and is tax deductible. Athletic supporters having FUN running to rescue the weakest BOYS while raising research/therapy dollars for all DMD boys who race 24/7 for life. You inspire them! Swag: Can be picked up at early packet pickup on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, on at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown, 615 S Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 between 1:00 - 6:30pm OR on event date, Sunday July 5 between 12:01am - 8:00am.
Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD - Virtual
This is the virtual version of the Hotter Than Hell Marathon. Your mileage (26.2 miles) can be done on your own whether walking, running, biking or any combination between Sunday, June 29 - July 6, 2025, to complete your race. No need to submit any verification, this event is on the honor system. Benefits: This is a fundraiser for Duchenne Muscular Dystophy (DMD) boys. You will have bragging rights for finishing the full HTH Marathon and get the satisfaction of contributing directly to RaceMD. Every $$ collected in donations, shirts and sponsorships are donated directly to RaceMD and is tax deductible. Athletic supporters having FUN running to rescue the weakest BOYS while raising research/therapy dollars for all DMD boys who race 24/7 for life. You inspire them! Medals, bibs and/or shirts, as available, will be mailed within 1 week following the live race on July 5, 2026. If you size T-shirt becomes unavailable, the closest size to it will be shipped. Thank you.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Metairie, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 8:05 PM local time (CDT) in Metairie on July 5, 2026 — 14h 00m of daylight.
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- 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, 9 Metairie events
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