Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon

Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon is run in Kenner, Louisiana, on December 12, 2026, with the half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K and the 5K all going off at 7:30 a.m. The routes take in views along the Mississippi and the historic Rivertown district, and the day is built as a community event that supports local businesses and charities. Every entrant collects a custom medal and a race shirt, and the finish area turns into a party with live music, food and drink, plus friendly team challenges.

This is road running, and it closes out the local Grand Prix series for the year, so you will have company at most paces. Mid-December makes the half a natural end point for a fall block: twelve weeks with one long run a week, topping out near 11 miles, covers it. If your training has been patchy, the 10K gives you an honest hard effort without the same bill afterwards, and the 5K works for a first race or a fast morning before the holidays.