Welcome to the first annual Blue Ducky 5k Waddle!

The Blue Ducky 5k Waddle is held in remembrance of Stephany Nicolosi, an amazing woman who helped save the lives of 8 people through organ, eye, and tissue donation. She fought for life every day and outlived the odds. The Blue Ducky comes from Stephany’s love of the color blue and her love of rubber duckies. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Chris Klug Foundation, a nonprofit organization that educates on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

LOCATION AND COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Blue Ducky 5k Waddle will be held at beautiful Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a flat out-and-back course on pavement. Participants will run counter-clockwise in a U-shape, turn around at 1.55miles, and return to the Start / Finish line.

RACE DAY AND START TIME

Check-in will the be the morning of July 20, 2024 from 6:30am - 7:45am. Check-in will be at Shelter #10. Parking is available throughout the park. The race will start at 8:00am on Saturday, July 20, 2024. The start line will be near the Magazine Street entrance by Shelter #10. The course will close at 10:00am, or after the final participant crosses the finish line, which ever is first.

FEES

Race entry is $45 and covers the cost of entry to the race and swag items (see below). A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Chris Klug Foundation.

SWAG AND AWARDS

All participants will receive a shirt, sunglasses, and drink koozies. Donuts and coffee will be served prior to the start of the race. Pastalaya and snacks will be served at the conclusion of the race. Awards will be given to the top male and female runners after the final participant completes the course. All participants are encouraged to stay until the final runner completes the course.

SAFETY RULES

Strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course. Closed ear headphones are discouraged for safety purposes; open ear headphones are welcome.

REFUNDS / INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event that unforeseen circumstances (wildlife, local or state COVID restrictions, weather, flooding, etc.), refunds will not be issued. In the event of inclement weather, start times may be adjusted. Flooding or storms with lightning will affect race start time. Any changes will be communicated via your UltraSignup email.

Event's current local time: 7:44 AM CT