What is the event date and location?

The 2025 Kenner's Ole Man River Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Kenner, Louisiana, at Heritage Park, next to Heritage Hall, 303 Williams Blvd.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon (7:30 AM start)
• →10K (7:30 AM start)
• →5K (7:30 AM start)
• →Kids 1-Mile Run (7:00 AM start)

How much does registration cost?

• →Half Marathon: $70 (Youth 0–17: $65)
• →10K: $50 (Youth 0–17: $45)
• →5K: $40 (Youth 0–17: $35)
• →Kids 1-Mile Run: $20
• →NOTC Family Membership Entries: $70–$100 (options for Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)

What is the registration deadline for the lowest price?

Prices rise after December 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST.

What is the start time for each event?

• →Half Marathon: 7:30 AM
• →10K: 7:30 AM
• →5K: 7:30 AM
• →Kids 1-Mile Run: 7:00 AM

Are the courses USATF certified?

Yes, the Half Marathon and 10K courses are USATF certified.

What is included in registration?

All participants receive a race shirt and a finisher medal.

What events are part of the festivities?

The event features a Sip & Stroll pre-race block party, a holiday-themed costume contest, and a Rivertown post-race celebration.

What is the schedule of events for the weekend?

• →Friday, December 12: Packet Pickup, 1:00–6:00 PM at Kenner’s Planetarium
• →Saturday, December 13:

- Race-Day Pickup: Opens 6:00 AM

- Kids Run: 7:00 AM

- Half Marathon / 10K / 5K: 7:30 AM

- Awards Ceremony: 10:30 AM (subject to adjustments)

What is Rivertown, and what attractions are nearby?

Rivertown is a 12-block historic district in Kenner, featuring the Kenner Planetarium & Megadome Cinema, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Rivertown Space Science Complex, LaSalle’s Landing, and other local museums, attractions, and event venues.

What type of atmosphere can participants expect?

The event offers a community-focused atmosphere with local business and charity support, and a Largest Team Competition with a custom trophy.