May 2015 Preview

Running a little late with the preview of races for the month of may. We already have one weekend of great events behind us, and I took full advantage. Great weather made it near impossible for me to stay inside and sit behind a computer. As I result, I spent two days on the Jazz Festival grounds, working the New Orleans Track Club's first race of the month, and spending a late night with the animals at Zoo-To-Do.

My recovery is complete, and I'm ready to tackle the next race in the Louisiana Bridge Run Series tomorrow morning. Check out the below list of events to see what's on the horizon, and plan your racing now. 

Big Easy, Big Heart 5K (Saturday, May 2nd @ 8:00am) - Over 500 runners raced through the French Quarter for a really cool course that started on Canal Street and finished on Bourbon Street. The NOTC has a gallery of photos available here, and a fun video recap here.  

Huey P. Long Bridge Run 5K (Saturday, May 9th @ 8:00am) - Geaux Over It on Saturday morning, and claim a commemorative pint glass as you cross the finish. This year's course runs from East to Westbank, with a new post-race party venue.  Race day registration is available at 6:00am.

Girls on the Run 5K (Saturday, May 9th @ 8:00am) - Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Girls on the Run in New Orleans at their biggest public fundraiser of the year. Registration opens at 9:00am on race morning.

Tchoupitoulas Barathon (Friday, May 15th @ 6:05pm) - 6 Bars. 6 Beers, 6 Miles. Need I say more?

OPSO & Zulu Community Foundation5K and 1/2 Mile (Saturday, May 16th @ 8:30am) -  Enjoy another NOLA festival with this race that finishes at the Bayoo Boogaloo. Participants have a chance to win a ride in the Zulu parade on Mardi Gras Day.

Greek Fest 5K & 1-Mile (Friday, May 22nd @ 7:00pm) - Pull out your toga and join the fun at this twilight run along Bayou St. John. All registered participants get in to the post-race party with free beer, along with admission to the New Orleans Greek Festival all weekend!

Victory Run/Walk 5K & 1/4 Mile (Saturday, May 23rd @ 8:00am) - The race starts and finishes at Joe W. Brown Memorial Park Victory Track in New Orleans East. Proceeds benefiting the Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training.

Fat Boy 5K (Saturday, May 30th @ 8:00am) - Finishers that get to choose between chocolate or pink frosted donut medals, heavyweight division awards, and  lots of food and refreshments  make this race fit for a Fat Boy.