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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Mayor, City Council Welcome 44th Mardi Gras Marathon

Posted October 23rd, 2007 at 9:41 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results, Marathons

The city of New Orleans is welcoming back, for its 44th year, a great New Orleans tradition: The New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon which hits the streets Sunday, February 24, 2008.

“We have watched as the Mardi Gras Marathon has grown over the years,” said Mayor C. Ray Nagin. “As it has grown, the city has welcomed more and more visitors. That is important to us always, and especially in this time of recovery and rebuilding.”

When Councilmember Arnie Fielkow heard the race was being wooed by a nearby city, he reacted quickly and called the city council together. “There was no way we were going to lose this race after so many years,” said Councilman Fielkow. “The council agreed to work with the marathon and provide what was needed to keep the race here.”

The race will offer an exciting new course featuring the historic French Quarter, world-famous Bourbon Street, St. Charles Avenue, the beautiful Garden District and two of the finest urban parks in the country, Audubon Park and City Park. The marathon will start and finish on Sugar Bowl Drive at the Louisiana Superdome, where parking will be available inside. Start time for the marathon and half-marathon is 7:00am, with the 5K race beginning at 7:05am.
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USATF, ACSM team up for “Be A Champion”, several donations in New Orleans

Posted May 31st, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results, Columns, SPOTLIGHT

Along with our partners, USA Track & Field (USATF) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have funded a significant donation to New Orleans-area track programs devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These programs are critical to the development and recovery of young people as they rebuild their lives. This program and donation is designed to support:

• Local youth track clubs still in existence;
• The USATF Southern Association - the organization charged with the responsibility for operating all track/cross country programs outside of the school setting;
• Key city-owned facilities - Tad Gormley Stadium and New Orleans City Park - in desperate need of equipment and or upgrades of existing equipment.

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