
Butts & Guts 5K
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Audubon Park - Shelter 10, 6500 Magazine Street, 70118
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run a flat, scenic 5K through Audubon Park and support educational opportunities for children in New Orleans.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Join the Butts & Guts 5K for a meaningful run through the picturesque Audubon Park in New Orleans. This flat and fast course offers a beautiful setting among the oaks. Your participation directly supports The Roots of Music and the GIANT LEAP Foundation, contributing to educational opportunities for children in New Orleans. Enjoy post-race refreshments and receive a race T-shirt as you make a difference in the community.
What to expect
- A flat and fast course winding through the beautiful Audubon Park.
- Receive a race T-shirt and enjoy post-race refreshments.
- Directly support The Roots of Music and the GIANT LEAP Foundation.
Standout details
- Benefiting The Roots of Music
- Supports GIANT LEAP Foundation
- Flat and fast course
- Through Audubon Park
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
- Shirt
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $54.00
Opens Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Aug 15, 8:30 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Apr 8, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Aug 15, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
warm-day exposure
- Warm season
The course
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From the organizer
Come run through the oaks in the 3rd annual Butts & Guts 5K presented by the GIANT LEAP Foundation benefiting The Roots of Music on Saturday April 12th, 2025. The GIANT LEAP Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports educational opportunities in New Orleans and nationally.
The Butts & Guts 5K is a flat and fast course that winds through Audubon Park. The race starts and finishes at Audubon Park Shelter 10. Post-race refreshments will be available.
Event Schedule:
7:30 AM - Packet Pickup 8:30 AM - 5K 9:30 AM - Award Ceremony (subject to change) Why should you participate in the Butts & Guts 5K?
You will be helping to support two great organizations that are making a difference in the lives of children in New Orleans. You will get to enjoy a fun and challenging race through one of New Orleans' most beautiful parks. You will receive a race T-shirt, post-race food and refreshments. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community.
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