Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville LA
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Race Overview
The Northshore Half Marathon, 10 miler, and Jockamo 5K feature idyllic Louisiana scenery. All courses start and finish under mammoth, moss-covered oaks.
Course Details
- Scenic Route: The half marathon and 10 miler wind through spectator-lined historic homes of Old Mandeville, run along sparkling Lakeshore Drive and the Tammany Trace as the sun rises over the crowd of runners.
- Terrain: The courses are notoriously flat and fast, and many runners claim this race as their favorite half marathon and as a PR race course.
- Weather: After months of sweltering heat and training in the South, temperatures typically start to cool around the time of the Northshore Half.
- Fall Race Schedule: Runners kick off Fall race schedules with a cooler, brisk race in South Louisiana.
Location & Accessibility
- Convenient Location: Historic Old Mandeville and Fontainebleau State Park are just a quick drive from New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
- Race Day: Close enough in proximity to drive in the morning of the race.
- Post-Race Activities: Enjoy the post-race party with a picnic blanket, cold beers, and grub from delicious food vendors.
- Live Music: Listen to some great live music while taking in the Lake Pontchartrain waterfront.
More Information
For further details, visit the official race page: Northshore Half Marathon.
