The Advocate · Sep 11, 2015
Saints Kickoff Run set for Saturday
New Orleans isn’t considered one of America’s healthiest cities, with a party or a 2,000-calorie meal right around every corner. But the city is known, however, for its love of its professional football team.
So it’s not a huge surprise that only in its fourth year, the Saints Kickoff Run presented by Chevron, is one of the biggest road races in town. At least 6,000 people are expected to take part in a 5-kilometer race Saturday, and like many local “running” events, this one is sure to have plenty folks who are in it for the “parade atmosphere,” said race director Jamie Monroe.
The 5K will start at 7:30 a.m. with a ½-mile fun run (presented by Raising Cane’s) will begin at 9:15 a.m.
