rnr new orleans event guide

JANUARY 23-25, 2015MARATHON | ½ MARATHON | 10K | 2-PERSON RELAY

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Welcome to the one marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the

mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want

it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is

a journey and running should be a celebration.

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Contents

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTSPreview the happenings for the Expo, Race Day and Finish Line Festival.

6 COURSE MAPCheck out this year’s epic course!

8 START LINE MAPPreview the happenings for the Expo, Race Day and Finish Line Festival.

10 FINISH LINE MAPVenue diagram of the finish line and festival at Roosevelt Mall.

12 SPECTATOR TIPSAll the info your family and friends need to cheer you on.

14 PARKING & SHUTTLESParking and shuttle timelines, location and other race day details.

18 RELAY RACERock the shorter distance and experience all the fun.

20 KING & QUEEN2015 #NOLARoyalty Contest Winners.

22-23 DESTINATION: NOLATake advantage of all the free activities New Orleans has to offer!

24-25 HEADLINER CONCERT You won’t want to miss this double headliner.

26 BANDS ALONG THE COURSEMeet the bands that will rock you to the finish.

28 RUNNER PERKSCheck out all of the hip spots and exclusive perks along the course.

30 RESPECT THE DISTANCETips from the RNR Series Medical Director to ensure your best race possible.

31 RACE DAY CHECKLIST48 hour checklist to ensure you are prepared for your big day.

32 LOCAL TRAILSWarm-up on New Orleans’ best paths.

36 RACE CREWHow to get your friends and family involved in race weekend.

WRITER: Makenzie Gee PHOTOGRAPHERS: Ryan Bethke, Marathon Photo GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Marc Mejia

4 ROck ‘N’ ROLL New ORLeANs MARAthON & 1/2 MARAthON beNefitiNg feed the chiLdReN

Schedule of Events

HEALTH & FITNESS ExPONew Orleans MorialConvention Center

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Friday, January 2312:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday, January 249:00 am – 5 pm

Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.

RACE RESULTSOfficial Results will be posted

online at: runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans

by 7:00pm (PST)

RACE DAY EVENTS

Marathon, ½ Marathon & Relay

Sunday, January 25Start Line: Poydras St. at

Camp St.Race Start: 7:30am

10KStart Line: St. Charles Ave.

and Maestri St.Race Start: 7:00am

Finish Line Festival Roosevelt Mall in City Park

7:30am - 3:15pm

Post Race ConcertFeaturing KONGOS and

Trombone Shorty &Orleans Avenue

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START LINEPoydras Street at Camp StreetBe where it all begins whenmore than 15,000 participants embark on their 6.2, 13.1- or 26.2-mile journey!

ALONG THE COURSEIf you want to catch your runner and some rockin’ live music, check out the website for the band lineup and directions to these spectator points:

Stage 6 is located at South Peters Street at Canal Street (at mile 9

for the ½ and full). It is within walking distance from the start line, and conveniently located in front of Harrah’s Hotel and Casino.

Stage 7 is located at Decatur Street at Jackson Square. It is in the heart of the French Quarter, and is known as a hot spot for street performers.

THE FREE SHUTTLE • The free shuttle system will be available for spectators to travel between the start line in downtown and the finish line in

City Park. • The downtown shuttle loca-tion is at Poydras Streetand Baronne. • City Park shuttle location is only one-quarter mile from the finish line. • For more details visit www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans.

PLAN YOUR FAMILY REUNION • Confirm a post-race reunion plan BEFORE the race begins! • Plan to meet in the family reunion area, where large alpha-betical signs will be prominently

displayed at the finish-line festival. • Pick a letter and make sure that everyone in your party knows to meet you at that letter. • Know the pace of your run-ner and his or her estimated finishing time.

TRACK YOUR RUNNERSign up for the Competitor Wireless Runner Tracking text messaging service atwww.competitorwireless.com

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GETTING TO THE START LINEWAlK: If you are staying or live in downtown New Orleans, the best opportunity for get-ting to the start line is walking. From Poydras Street, head west until you reach the starting corrals. The start village is located at Lafayette Square on Camp Street in between North Mae-stri Street and South Maestri Street.

DOWNTOWN PARKiNG: Park in one of the lots in down-town and walk to the start line.

GETTING BACK AFTER THE RACESHUTTlE: Free shuttles take participants from City Park back downtown from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. These shuttles will load at Friedrichs Avenue in City Park and drop off at Poydras Avenue be-tween Magazine Street and Carondelet Street.

RUNNER PiCK-UP: Runners can be picked up on City Park Avenue at Marconi Drive in front of Del-gado Community College.

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SPECTATOR INFORMATIONTO THE START: Follow the getting to the start line options for runners listed above.

TO THE FINISH: Free shuttles take spectators to the finish line in City Park and back downtown 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These shuttles will load on Poydras Avenue between Magazine Street and Carondelet Street, and will drop spectators off in City Park.

FINISH LINE PARkINg: Spectator Parking options available for ONLY finish line parking.

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gETTINg TO THE START & FINISH LINEStart line: St. Charles Ave. and S. Maestri St. | Finish line: Roosevelt Mall, City Park

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2-Person Relay

The Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon and ½ Marathon offers a race distance for all rock ‘n’ roll types to enjoy! Walk-ers and runners interested in all the ½ marathon fun but not all 13.1 miles will be rocking the ½ Marathon 2-Person Relay on Sunday, January 25. In true New Orleans fashion, all teams are en-couraged to wear costumes and get into the spirit of the city!

SO HOW DO YOUROCK THE RELAY?The first relay member will run the first leg of 8.4 miles with a commemora-tive Rock ‘n’ Roll Relay drumstick in hand. The exchange takes place at the designated Relay Transition at Magazine between Poeyfarre and Andrew Higgins where the baton is handed to the second relay member. From there the second runner will run the drumstick through the remainder of the course to the finish line at City Park.

HALF THE DISTANCEWITH ALL THE PERKS! • Official Relay Finisher’s Medal • Brooks Technical Tee • Swag bag • ChronoTrack timing tag • Official race bib • Post-race beer at the finish-line festival • Commemorative Rock ‘n’ Roll branded baton • Access to the finish-line festival and headliner concert

Visit www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans to learn more!

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RELAY DISTANCESleg 1: 8.4 Milesleg 2: 4.6 Miles

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king & Queen

The crowning of the Carnival King and Queen is a tradi-tion of Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans, and is now in its sixth year. The King and Queen were selected by YOU via the #NOLARoyalty contest.

We are happy to announce this year’s royalty; all hail the Carnival King and Queen!

The crowned receive the royal treatment throughout race weekend including the following:

• 2 Nights stay at a host hotel • 2 Race day VIP credentials

control of your fitness. I am blessed and I have a calling and a purpose tomy show others how to live healthy every day. King’s Response: I wanted to become NOLA Royalty to decree that Meb can not pass me of course. Lol, *smile*. no really, no passing me!

What is your favorite thing about Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans?Queen’s Response: NEW ORLEANS!King’s Response: What is not to love? This is New Orleans!! Music, passion, community strength and a drive to not be vanquished. These are the very core values of the running community. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend running events embrace all of these! It is the perfect pairing. Along with a crawfish and beer pairing it is perfect.

If this is your first time running the race, what are you most looking forward to?Queen’s Response: This will be my first time to run Rock ‘n’ Roll New Or-leans. My goal for this race is to simply have fun. I love the thought of seeing New Orleans up close and personal. I have dreamed of being here with

my teammates and dear friends that believe in me, Dane and Tonya. We are serious runners that have not lost sight of fun. We share that enthusiasm with people from coast to coast. We just completed a full in December, and had New Orleans in the queue as our “fun” race in a town that knows how to have fun. My coach Dane, and team-mate Tonya were so good to me and my husband as he was losing his life to cancer one year ago. So most of all I want to share every part of this race with them, every moment, every smell, every new friend, and raise a glass to my husband Larry, who will be there in spirit. I hope to share my Queendom with them!King’s Response: Having run a number of RnR’s and having been to New Orleans as well, I am now looking forward to the blending of the two. The vibrancy of this city and the thrill of the journey with our fellow runners along its history filled streets will be phenomenal. Ok, and beads, I really hope to get some beads; I mean come on it is New Orleans!

Read their full stories here: http://run-rocknroll.competitor.com/2015/01/new-orleans/happy-announce-2015-nolaroyalty-contest-winners_87713

King, Tim Hinds Queen, Mary Shahan

Why did you want to become NOLA Royalty?Queen’s Response: Being the NOLA Queen would allow me to inspire others to believe in their dreams. To understand that you are never too old to get healthy, be happy and have

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Destination New Orleans

Welcome to the sinfully southern city of New Orleans! Being one of the most culturally rich destinations in the United States, The Big Easy offers everything from decadent cuisine, unique

history, and a vibrant nightlife. The city is like no other so be sure to experience all that this southern gem has to offer, and Laissez les bons temps rouler!

FREE THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANSProvided by the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Get JazzedStroll Bourbon, Frenchmen and Fulton streets at night, when live music pours out into the street. There are also lots of street musicians in the Quarter on any given day. Take it in.

Visit the Jean Lafitte National ParkThe Visitor Center at 419 Decatur Street, in the French Quarter, shares the fascinating history and unique traditions of the city and the delta through exhibits and film.

Enjoy New Orleans Jazz National Histori-cal ParkLearn about the history

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and culture of New Orleans jazz at the visitor center at 916 N. Peters Street. Enjoy free rangerled demonstrations, walks and talks, video documentaries and live music.

Take a Jazz History Walking TourExplore six New Orleans neighborhoods and their connection to jazz history. Self-guided maps highlight venues, businesses and homes of New Orleans music history. Download free maps at www.nps.gov/jazz/historyculture/places.htm.

Call on OldMan RiverTake the free ferry to

Algiers or take in the views from the Moon Walk, Riverwalk or Woldenberg Park.

View Our Statues (and We’re Not Talk-ing Mimes)Andrew Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Louis Armstrong, Mother River, Ignatius Reilly from A Confederacy of Dunces—all have been immortalizedin New Orleans.

Go on a Rock ‘n’ Roll TourVisit 1208 Caffin Avenue, the home of Fats Domino; 838 N. Rampart, the formerJ & M Studio whereLittle Richard recorded “Tutti-Frutti” and “Good Golly Miss Molly;” 826–830 St. Louis, purported to be the

House of the Rising Sun; and 1500 N. Claiborne Avenue, the location of the Ernie K-DoeMother-in-Law Lounge. There’s more than jazz history in New Orleans. Come explore it.

Take Yourself on a Literary TourSee where Tennessee Williams (722 Toulouse), William Faulkner (624 Pirate’s Alley), TrumanCapote (711 Royal), Thornton Wilder (623 Bourbon) Walker Percy (1820 Milan) and Anne Rice(1239 First) lived.


Headliner Concert

TROMBONE SHORTy & ORLEANS AVENuE/kONgOSTROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUENew Orleans native Trombone Shorty began his career as a bandleader at the young age of six, toured internationally at age 12, and spent his teens playing with various brass bands throughout New Orleans and touring worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. He fronts Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, a funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop band. Together they have toured across the U.S., Europe, Australia, Russia, Japan and Brazil. In 2010, Trombone Shorty released his debut album, the Grammy®-nominated “Backatown,” followed by “For True” in 2011, which topped Billboard magazine’s Contemporary Jazz Chart for 12 weeks. His newest album, “Say That to This,” was released in 2013 and features funk/jazz elements of New Orleans. In 2012, he received the President’s Medal from Tulane University in recognition of his charitable work with the Trombone Shorty Foundation, which donates quality instruments to schools across New Orleans.

KONGOSThe brothers KONGOS — multi-cultural, multi-faceted, multi-instrumentalists — craft a unique and irresistible sound spawned from shared DNA, diverse influences and spot-on melodic and lyrical sensibilities. On “Lunatic,” their 12-song Epic Records debut, the band’s talent shines on “Come With Me Now”; the title an impossible-to-resist aural summons, the rock-alt crossover tune kicking off with the accordion, jumping into foot-stomping, staccato rhythms, slide guitar, and soaring epic soundscapes reminiscent of U2. “I’m Only Joking,” whose lyrics hint at the album’s title, hits the mark with decisive tribal rhythms and Pink Floyd-esque mysterious modern rock. Thanks to an earlier self-release of “Lunatic,” KONGOS are already stars overseas, playing their numerous hits off “Lunatic” for crowds of up to 65,000 at South African festivals and touring the Republic with Linkin Park, and the UK and Europe with AWOLNATIONand Dispatch.


Bands on the Course

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Stage # Band Name B01/B08/10K imaginary Frenz Runaway Train B02/B07 Kinfolk Brass Band Big Fun Brass Band B03/B06 Tom leggett Band 19th St Red Blues Band B04/B05 Greenwave Brass Band B/BH09/10K Kilts of Many Colors B/B10/10K Dysfunktional Bone Acadien Cajun Band B/B11/10K Kelcy Mae Urban Gypsies B/BH12/10K The last Straws Shinola The last New Beginning BH13/B24/10K Urban Review DJ

Stage # Band Name B13/B14 The local Skank Consortium of Genius B15 Sweet Jones Robin Barnes Mile of Music DJ

B16/B21 Doombalaya Sexual Thunder! B17/B20 Marc Stone Trio Jasper Brothers B19/B19 This Side of 49 Flashback B22 Southern Arrow Remedy B23 intilusion Noisewater

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Respect the Distance

For many of you, this will be your first marathon or half marathon. Whether this is your first or fiftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle! Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.

TRAIN

It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance

you’ve chosen to walk or run. There are many different training

programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race

distance several times during your training period. If not,

slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.

HYDRATE

If you have not calculated your fluid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure

you don’t under or over-hydrate. The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientific, limit fluid

intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.

SALT

Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes

during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood]

sodium level. This will not only affect your performance, it

may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and

confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to

quench your thirst, or follow your pre-planned schedule.

PLEASE

Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical

problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have,

medications you are taking or allergies to medications is

extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all

of our athletes like Rock Stars.

if you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day.We would be happy to assist you. Have fun, be smart, and stay within your limits. in other words, Rock On…

RX TO ROckADViCE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROll MEDiCAl DiRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.

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RX TO ROck48:00 | Do A ShoRT, FAST woRKouTFor example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.

47:00 | START CARBo-LoADINgBe sure to consume high-carb foods and bever-ages at every meal.

31:00 | gET A gooD NIghT’S SLEEPGetting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.

22:00 | Do A ShoRT, EASY woRKouTIt relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.

21:00-10:00 | KEEP CARBo-LoADINgMaintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.

20:00 | gET YouR gEAR TogEThERTake some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race.

18:00 | PLAN FoR RACE MoRNINgMake a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue

3:00 | wAKE uP EARLYSet an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.

2:45 | EAT YouR PRE-RACE MEALIt is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.

2:15 | MAKE SuRE YouR gEAR IS READYGo through your gear checklist one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.

0:30 | wARM uP ThoRoughLYStart your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.

—By Matt Fitzgerald

The final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.

Race Day Checklist


Local Trails

Want to explore off the beaten path? Check out where the locals run to truly experience the city of New Orleans.

CITY PARKLocated in the heart of New Orleans, City Park is not only where the Finish Line will be located, but, also is filled with popular running routes for locals. Numerous trails comprised of paved routes and boardwalks can be found throughout the park, allowing you to create your own picturesque path anywhere from one to five miles.

LINEAR PARKLinear Park was once an old road, that has now been converted into a bike path between the lake levee and lake itself. It runs along the South shore of Lake Pontchartrain, the entire length of Jefferson Parish. You can get on at Bucktown, and at most of the major North/South streets, like Causeway, and take the path all the way to the West edge of Kenner. The path then crosses the levee and continues South almost to the Interstate.

WOLDENBERG PARK Woldenberg Park sits on the edge of the French Quarter giving you a front row seat to The Riverfront. Take in the Mississippi River as you run the wide bricked pathways and pass iconic steamboats.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL Also referred to as The Levee Path, this trail is a 22-mile stretch of asphalt that follows the Mississippi River. Starting at the riverside portion of Audubon Park, run up through Kenner parish without ever encountering the traffic of the city.

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MISSISSIPPI RIvER TRAIL

CITY PARK

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We are still in need of rock star volunteers at the health & fitness expo on Friday, January 23 and on race morning at the start line! With almost 1,500 volunteer spots available throughout race weekend, there’s a spotfor everyone!

For more information, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/new-orleans/volunteer or stop by Volunteer Check In at the Health & Fitness Expo dur-ing race weekend for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us ROCK New Orleans! #RnRRaceCrew

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Official Charities

FUNDRAISING GROUPS BENEFITING ChARITY

Team In Training – Get More. Give More. Register Today!Raise funds to help people with blood cancers live better, longer lives.Find out more about this exciting program and how you can really make a difference in the search for cancer cures.Visit www.teamintraining.org or call (800) 482-TEAM today

St. Judeimagine a race where hope marks the finish line. Make it a reality when you run as a St. Jude Hero to support the lifesaving work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. As a St. Jude Hero, you’ll cross the finish line knowing that you truly Run for a Reason. To learn more about becoming a St. Jude Hero, visit www.heroes.stjude.org

Air Force Enlisted village – Team AFEVAir Force Enlisted Village is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe, secure home for surviving spouses of retired USAF personnel.Website: afev.usEmail: [email protected]: 800-258-1413

American Diabetes AssociationOur Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.Website: diabetes.org/teamdiabetesEmail: [email protected]: 800-676-4065 ext. 1735

Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation – Team Colon Cancer ChallengeMake your miles count by raising funds to support our mission of A World Without Colorectal Cancer.Website: events.coloncancerchallenge.orgEmail: [email protected]: 914-305-6674

Not everyone can say that they’ve done something to change lives but YOU can when you join Team Feed the Children. Your participation and support is helping end childhood hunger by providing HOPE and RESOURCES to those without life’s essentials. Feed the Children’s mission is to create a world in which no child goes to bed hungry; join the effort by going the distance with Team Feed the Children.

• To get more information on Team Feed the Children: www2.feedthechildren.org/teamfeedthechildren

• To DONATE to Feed the Children: www.crowdrise.com/teamfeedthechildren

• Questions? Email: [email protected]

Cure SMACure SMA is the leading organization dedicated to a treatment and cure for spinal muscular atrophy.Website: www.cureSMA.orgEmail: [email protected]: 847-709-6339

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy – Run For Our SonsRun For Our Sons is a program of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy whose mission is to end Duchenne.Website: parentprojectmd.org/neworleans2014Email: [email protected] Phone: 201-250-8440

Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation – Team Sjogren’sTeam Sjogren’s helps individuals train for a marathon/half-marathon while also raising awareness for Sjögren’s Syndrome – a serious autoimmune disease.Website: sjogrens.orgEmail: [email protected]: 301-530-4420

uSo – TEAM USOThe USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families.Website: teamuso.orgEmail: [email protected]: 703-740-4939

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