Saints Kickoff Run Presented by Hancock Whitney
About this race
Participant Perks
The 2025 Saints Kickoff Run, presented by Hancock Whitney, will be held live and in person! The run will start in Champions Square and will finish on the 50-yard line of the Caesars Superdome. A post-race party with live entertainment and a beer garden will take place after the race in Champions Square. All runners will receive an official “Saints 5K” participant shirt and finishers medal.
Can’t make it in person? Sign up as a virtual runner and receive all the run swag when you run at your own pace and in your own place!
- Kickoff the Saints season with fun and fitness!
- Exclusive 2025 Official “Saints 5K” participant shirt
- Commemorative Finisher Medal
- Finish on the 50-yard line of Caesars Superdome Field
- 2 Free Beers (21+ only)
- Live Finisher Results
Race Time: The Saints Kickoff 5K Run race will start at 7:30am.
Please pick up your parking pass at packet pick-up BEFORE the race! NO EXCEPTIONS! Pre-Paid Parking is Sold Out!
Please note that only one pass is allowed per vehicle, so we strongly encourage carpooling. If you choose not to pre-pay for a parking pass, you can pay at the garage entrance ($20). *Parking is free for packet pick-up on the days leading up to the race!
Kids Fun Run
Get your kids involved in kicking off the 2025 Saints football season by participating in the Kids Fun Run! Kids will get excited about fitness when they lace up their shoes and enjoy the half-mile run, which starts at Champions Square and finishes on the Caesars Superdome 50-Yard Line. All kids will receive a short-sleeved tee and a kid’s commemorative finisher’s medal.
Race Time: The Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run race will start at 9:15am.
Team Challenge Cup
You can be a part of the Saints season by joining in the Saints Team Challenge Cup. Just sign your friends, family, and coworkers up as a team on the race registration page and the group that brings the most runners to the start line on Saturday September 6, 2025 wins! It’s that simple.
Awards will be presented to the top 3 largest teams. To register with a team, indicate your team status during registration by selecting "Yes" in the teams section of your order form. IMPORTANT: When entering your team name, all team members MUST use the exact same spelling in order to be entered on the same team.
RUN FOR THE CAUSE - SUPPORT THE LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD
The Saints Kickoff Run is proud to support the Louisiana National Guard Foundation and the National Guard Association of Louisiana.
More than just a race, it blends fitness, fun, and football into a high-energy celebration of community and charity. Each year, thousands unite to run, cheer, and give back, making it a signature event that captures the heart of the city and the spirit of the team.
Want to make an impact?
Make a $10+ donation and run with a special charity bib to show your support! All donations go directly to these amazing charities.
Visit Saints5K.com for full event details.
Questions? We're here to help! E-mail info@saints5k.com
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
The run will start in Champions Square and will finish on the 50-yard line of the Caesars Superdome. A post-race party with live entertainment and a beer garden will take place after the race in Champions Square. All runners will receive an official “Saints 5K” participant shirt and finishers medal.
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Get your kids involved and join us for the Kids Fun Run! Kids will get excited about fitness when they lace up their shoes and enjoy a 1/2 mile run or walk!
Virtual 5K Run
For runners who can’t make it to New Orleans but still want to participate! Race entry includes official race bib number, Saints tech tee, and finisher medal. All items will be mailed prior to Race Day and shipping is included. Be sure to post your own results and achievements to the New Orleans Saints Kickoff Run Facebook Page and we will be cheering you on from Champions Square! Sales close when sold out. *Delivery on or before Race Day is not guaranteed.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 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 6:50 AM and sets at 6:52 PM local time (CDT) in New Orleans on September 26, 2026 — 12h 01m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Saints Kickoff Run Presented by Hancock Whitney
Virtual 5K Run · 65 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucker Hines | 16:09 | 5:13 /mi |
| 2 | Marquia Dixon | 24:19 | 7:51 /mi |
| 3 | Dean Vickers | 27:09 | 8:45 /mi |
| 4 | Edward Jones | 28:21 | 9:09 /mi |
| 5 | Jonathan Hood | 28:37 | 9:14 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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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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