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!
OPA!
YOUR ODYSSEY BEGINS HERE
RACE TO THE GREEK
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
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2:00 - 6:00pm
New Balance Store New Orleans
3141 Veterans Blvd., Metairie
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!
Map Location
Race Location
1200 Allen Toussaint Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122 US
View Location on Map
2026 Race Shirt
2026 Finisher Medal
SHOP THE LOOK!
The Set Up
Check In + Pre Race
The Start + Race
Post-Race Fest
2026 Greek Fest 5K Poster
New Orleans Greek Festival
2026 Greek Festival
Friday, May 22: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, May 23: 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday, May 24: 11 am - 8 pm
Top GF Largest Team Competiton
Louisiana Running Company
16 members
Boring Run Club
15 members
Orangetheory
10 members
Guidiosportif
8 members
Joce Athletics
8 members
Enclarde Crew
6 members
Just Geaux With It
6 members
SIX and the City!
6 members
The Code Enforcfers
6 members
Mixon Mania
4 members
Neal Family Excellence
4 members
Pour Decisions Run Club
4 members
TEAM PICKLE
2 members
Gentilly Tactical
1 member
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!
Join the 4th largest running club in the nation and Save!
NOTC members receive:
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Discounts on race entries on our events
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Free Club Tee
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Automatic entry into our Grand Prix Race Series
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Free admission to our Summer Series Events
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15% off at New Balance Club Store
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NOTC Partner discounts
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And more!
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