Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk 2026 — New Orleans, LA

Date
September 27, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
Venue
Audubon Park - Shelter 10
Start Time
8:10 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $70.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 5K - NOTC Family, Kids 1/2 Mile Run, Racewalker
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Race T-Shirt
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The Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk offers 5K and 5-mile running and race walking options on September 27, 2026, in New Orleans. The event takes place at Audubon Park starting at 8:10 AM, with entry fees ranging from free to $70 depending on registration type. Participants can expect to find themselves in a well-established urban park setting. Whether you're training for a longer event or looking for a local race to test your fitness, this memorial race provides an accessible option for endurance athletes visiting the New Orleans area during late September.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the 11th annual Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sunday September 27, 2026, in Audubon Park! This event honors the memory of Kelsey Favrot, who bravely fought brain cancer and wanted to help others facing the same diagnosis. Her goal was to establish a neuro-oncology program at LSU Health New Orleans so other patients could receive quality care without having to travel out of state. The LSU Foundation has honored her wish by creating the Kelsey Bradley Favrot Chair in Neuro-Oncology. By participating in this event, you will be supporting the LSU Department of Neurosurgery Brain Tumor Center, which provides advanced treatment and research for brain cancer patients in New Orleans. Don't miss this opportunity to run or walk for a great purpose and have fun with your friends and family! Late registration will be available on race day but will close 30 minutes prior to race start. Participants who register on race day are not guaranteed a race shirt. Post Race refreshments, beer, and jambalaya will be provided to all registered participants. Race Day Event Schedule: 7:00 am - Packet Pick up & Late Registration 8:10 am - Kids 1/2 Mile Run/Walk 8:35 am - 5K Run/Walk Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds, NOTC members and nonmembers alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk 2026 — New Orleans, LA?

Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk 2026 — New Orleans, LA takes place on September 27, 2026. The race is held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Where is Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk 2026 — New Orleans, LA held?

Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk 2026 — New Orleans, LA is held at Audubon Park - Shelter 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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