Thin Mint Sprint 5K & Daisy Dash 1 Mile Fun Run

Thin Mint Sprint 5K & Daisy Dash 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 3, 2027. The 1-mile Daisy Dash goes first at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Thin Mint Sprint 5K (3.1 miles) at 9:00 a.m. The hour between them means you can run the mile and still line up fresh enough for the 5K, or bring younger family members for the shorter event and race the longer one yourself.

The 5K is the day's competitive distance and is short enough to slot into almost any training week without disrupting it. Three or four weeks of consistent running with one faster session is all the specific preparation most people need, and an early April morning in New Orleans is best handled by arriving hydrated and warming up in the shade. The mile suits children, walkers, and anyone who wants a first taste of racing before committing to a longer distance later in the spring.