"Running for the HEART 5K | 10K" RUN/WALK NEW ORLEANS
About this race
Join Heart N Hands “Running for the HEART” 5K | 10K Run/Walk/Bike
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Registration begins at 7:00am | Race Begins at 8:00am
NEW ORLEANS: Starting Line is on the beautiful Bayou St. John (Wisner near PanAm Stadium)
Heart N Hands wants you to get active and increase movement by loving your HEART. What have you done for your heart lately? This is a great time for you to get out, enjoy the beautiful weather and show your HEART some love. "Running for the HEART 5K|10K" is all about loving your heart & staying fit during this time to great heart healthy habits for life. Running, Walking, Biking we can come together as a community to get our hearts pumping, give back to a worthy charity, share with our communities and HAVE FUN!!!!
Race Day Schedule of Events:
7:00 am - Sign-In & On-site Registration
7:45am - Welcome & Morning Stretch
8:00 am - 5K|10K Runners Start
8:15am - 5K|10K Walkers and Bikers Start
10:00am - Cool Down & Celebration!!!
Registration Includes:
Heart N Hands Signature T-Shirt & Swag
Official Run/Walk/Bike Race Bib
Signature Medal & Finisher Prizes
TO JOIN:
♥️Register for "Running for the HEART" Run/Walk/Bike 5K | 10K
♥️Complete the 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) run/walk/bike on November 7, 2026
♥️Post your race pictures, videos and stories on our social media pages tagging #heartnhands #runningfortheheart
♥️Celebrate your success & accomplishment of how you love for your heart
KIDS FUN RUN | FREE FOR KIDS AGED 10-18
All proceeds benefit Heart N Hands | Heart N Hands Mission is to raise awareness and educate girls aged 10-18 about heart health and heart disease prevention.
www.heartnhands.org
Pick your distance
Running
Heart N Hands "Running for the Heart" 5K|10K Run/Walk | VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL Running for the Heart 5K & 10K option is a way to experience the fitness, fun and excitement in your own backyard! You pick the course & the time, and reach your personal fitness goals. You’ll receive your signature t-shirt, racing bib, and earn your commemorative finisher medallion!!! VIRTUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR GENERAL PARTICIPANTS: $35. PARTICIPATION DATE: Starting Friday, November 14th and ends on Sunday, November 16th by midnight 3.1 or 6.2 miles of the VIRTUAL 5K/10K must completed at one time. Submitting results is optional and not required to receive your shirt and medal! ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE: • Signature Race T-shirt • Signature Finisher's Medallion • Commemorative Signature racing bib • Free shipping of packet in the United States (additional shipping charges apply outside of U.S.) How Do I Get My Packet? All virtual participants will have the packet containing their shirt, finisher's medal and commemorative racing bib mailed to them.
Heart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANS
5K Race Day Schedule of Events: 7:00 am - Sign-In & On-site Registration 7:45am - Welcome & Morning Stretch 8:00 am - 5K|10K Runners Start 8:15am - 5K|10K Walkers and Bikers Start 10:00am - Cool Down & Celebration!!!
Heart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 10K Run/Walk 2026 | NEW ORLEANS
10K Race Day Schedule of Events: 7:00 am - Sign-In & On-site Registration 7:45am - Welcome & Morning Stretch 8:00 am - 5K|10K Runners Start 8:15am - 5K|10K Walkers and Bikers Start 10:00am - Cool Down & Celebration!!!
Heart N Hands "Running for the HEART" 5K|10K Run/Walk/Bike - GROUPS of 5 or More
Groups of 5 or more participants receive a discounted rate of $25 (includes 5K & 10K Run, Walk, Bike) Race Day Schedule of Events: 7:00 am - Sign-In & On-site Registration 7:45am - Welcome & Morning Stretch 8:00 am - 5K|10K Runners Start 8:15am - 5K|10K Walkers and Bikers Start 10:00am - Cool Down & Celebration!!!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 15 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 6:18 AM and sets at 5:09 PM local time (CST) in New Orleans on November 6, 2026 — 10h 51m 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, 42 New Orleans events
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