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The Rock n' Roll Marathon New Orleans Gets More than Just the Runners Moving

Posted on: February 7, 2012 | Posted in: New Orleans Events and Festivals

The annual Rock n' Roll New Orleans Marathon and 1/2 Marathon (formerly the Rock n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon) takes runners on a flat 26.2 mile course throughout the city.  The event, benefiting the American Cancer Society®, attracted approximately 15,000 runners last year with even higher numbers AmercianCancerSocietypredicted for this year.  At various points along the race route, participants and spectators will be treated to live performances of a variety of musical styles from local bands.  Come out and cheer on the runners, jam out to the music and have a great time while supporting the American Cancer Society®.


MarathonRock n' Roll Marathon New Orleans
March 4, 2012


Don't forget to stick around after the Rock n' Roll Marathon in New Orleans because that's when the post race concert will take place. Headlining the concert will be Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters!


"Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. is the Mick Jagger of the marsh." ~ The Travel Channel


The Maison Dupuy wishes all the runners luck during the race and hopes that everyone has a great time at the Rock n' Roll Marathon in New Orleans!

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