Greek Festival Run & Walk

36th Annual Greek Festival Run & Walk

Saturday May 23rd, 2026

Start your Memorial Day weekend off by registering for the 5K or 1-Mile Kids Run and invite your friends to join!

Don't forget, your RACE BIB not only gets you (2) free entries into the 36th New Orleans Greek Festival ($20 value) but also (1) hour prior to the official opening!

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$20

8:00AM CDT

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Open to ages 13 and under.

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Countdown to Greek Fest

Quick Info

Race Day Info:

7:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Late Registration
8:00 AM - 1-Mile Kids Run/Walk
8:15 AM - Registration Closes
8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk
9:30 AM - Greek Fest opens
- Must have race bib to enter early
9:45 AM - Award Ceremony inside Greek Festival
- Subject to change
11:00 AM - Greek Festival opens to public

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Race Location

1200 Allen Toussaint Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122 US View Location on Map

Registration & Event Highlights:

All registered participants receive:
- Commerative Race Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Race bib with timing chip
- 2 free entries and 1 hour early access into New Orleans Greek Festival ($20 value!)
- Giveways and awards
- Post race refreshments
Certified 5K course
Largest Team Competition
Toga Costume Contest
Much more!

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New Orleans Greek Festival

2026 Greek Festival

Greek Festival New Orleans is this Memorial Day weekend!!

Friday, May 22: 5 pm - 11 pm

Saturday, May 23: 11 am - 10 pm

Sunday, May 24: 11 am - 8 pm

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Top GF Largest Team Competiton

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Come for the run and stay for the fun!

Grab your family, friends, coworkers, and club members to sign up for the Greek Fest Largest Team Competition. Create or join a team for a chance to become champions and earn bragging rights for 2026!

2026 NOTC Grand Prix Event

Greek Fest 5K is a Grand Prix event presented by Louisiana Running & Walking Company.

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