Butts & Guts 5K

Come run through the oaks in the 3rd annual Butts & Guts 5K presented by the GIANT LEAP Foundation benefiting The Roots of Music on Saturday April 12th, 2025. The GIANT LEAP Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports educational opportunities in New Orleans and nationally. 

The Butts & Guts 5K is a flat and fast course that winds through Audubon Park. The race starts and finishes at Audubon Park Shelter 10. Post-race refreshments will be available. 

Event Schedule:

• 7:30 AM - Packet Pickup
  
• 8:30 AM - 5K
  
• 9:30 AM - Award Ceremony (subject to change)

Why should you participate in the Butts & Guts 5K?

• You will be helping to support two great organizations that are making a difference in the lives of children in New Orleans.
• You will get to enjoy a fun and challenging race through one of New Orleans' most beautiful parks.
• You will receive a race T-shirt, post-race food and refreshments.
• You will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community.

5K Awards:

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd 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 and 2nd 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

Timing:

It is the responsibility of athletes that finish in the awards to note any necessary corrections on race day. If an error is discovered post-race, we'll be happy to correct your results and update the website accordingly. However, if you do not inform us of this issue before your award is given out, we will no longer have an award to give to you and we can't remake awards.

The races will be electronically timed and scored. You must wear your race bib and B-tag properly to be scored. Your race bib must be worn on the front of your torso and be visible at the finish line. Preliminary results will be posted at the race site at the conclusion of the race. Full results will be published on this website soon after the race. Official race results and awards are scored by gun time. Net (or chip) times are published for informational purposes only.

The following policies apply to all New Orleans Track Club races and events.

Refunds

• All New Orleans Track Club race registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable under all circumstances, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the event or of your participation, or change in the date, nature, or format of the event. An event may be canceled or changed due to severe weather or other factors that threaten the safety of participants, staff, or volunteers. Race bibs cannot be transferred to another participant.

Headphones

• The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the New Orleans Track Club encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of this race.

Bathrooms

• At our races, NOTC demonstrates our commitment to an inclusive athletic experience by welcoming race participants, volunteers and guests to use: Single-occupancy gender-neutral (unisex) facilities.
• Use of multiple-occupant, gender-neutral restroom facilities with lockable single occupant stalls.

Strollers

• The New Orleans Track Club strongly recommends against the participation of baby strollers/joggers in road races. The reason for this recommendation is that the inclusion of strollers in races increases the potential for injury to race participants and children.
• The NOTC has no objection to and does not discourage the safe and prudent use of strollers or baby joggers in individual training situations.
• Strollers, baby joggers, or similar devices are allowed in the race but should be started in the back of the runners and walkers.

Dogs

• Dogs should not be brought to this event for the safety of all participants and volunteers.

Blue - Parking Available

Street Parking is also available along Magazine St.

Red - NO Parking (Towing enforced)