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.
Awards 5K Awards 1st Overall Male and Female 1st Master Male and Female (40 and over) 1st Grandmaster Male and Female (50 and over) 1st Senior Male and Female (60 and over) 1st Racewalker Male and Female 1st Male and Female in age groups 15-under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80-over Half Mile Awards 1st & 2nd Overall Male and Female (13 and under) 1st Male and Female in age groups 5-7, 8-10, and 11-13 Awards not claimed on race day will be available for pickup at the
5K: Race Shirt
0.5 Miles: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Apr 14 | Jun 2 |
| $35.00 | Jun 2 | Jul 21 | |
| $40.00 | Jul 21 | Sep 7 | |
| $45.00 | Sep 7 | Sep 12 | |
| 0.5 Miles | $20.00 | Apr 14 | Jul 21 |
| $25.00 | Jul 21 | Sep 12 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 204 | 36:00 | 17:04 |
| 2024 | 177 | 32:51 | 16:23 |
| 2023 | 180 | 34:32 | 18:22 |
| 2022 | 75 | 42:34 | 20:28 |
| 2021 | 142 | 31:12 | 16:46 |
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