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Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Historic Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans LA
5K
75–86°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
79–89°F
dry
2024
74–84°F
dry
2023
79–92°F
rain
2022
71–81°F
dry
2021
74–85°F
dry
2020
78–87°F
dry
2019
78–92°F
dry
2018
76–86°F
rain
2017
65–82°F
dry
2016
77–84°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 13
Partly cloudy · 79–96°F
Sunday, Sep 13starts near 79°F · 33% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Celebrate a Legend
Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for the 59th Annual Al Briede Gold Cup, a 5K and Half Mile race that honors the memory of a legendary New Orleans athlete and community leader. The race will be held at the historic Metairie Cemetery, one of the largest and most beautiful cemeteries in the city. Proceeds from the race benefit the Al Briede Gold Cup Foundation, which provides scholarships to local high school students and supports the New Orleans Track Club.
Participants who register on race day are not guaranteed a race giveaway.
Event Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM: Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration Opens
- 8:00 AM: 1/2 - Mile Event Begins
- 8:30 AM: 5K Event Begins
Features
- 5K and Half Mile races
- Historic Metairie Cemetery course
- Proceeds benefit the Al Briede Gold Cup Foundation
- Early registration discounts
- Blue Runner Red Beans
- Beer
- Refreshments
Benefits
- Get some exercise
- Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in New Orleans
- Support a worthy cause
Register today and join us for this historic event!
The Al Briede Gold Cup is open to all runners and walkers of all speeds and abilities, NOTC members and nonmembers alike.
For more information, visit the event page.
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