Run Through History: 5K & 1K Race Benefiting Save Our Cemeteries

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Metairie Cemetery | New Orleans

Preservation Resource Center
Publisher/HostPreservation Resource Center
Run Through History: 5K & 1K Race Benefiting Save Our Cemeteries
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Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a race like no other! Join the Preservation Resource Center for a day of fitness, history, and fun at the Run/Walk Through History 5K & 1K, benefiting Save Our Cemeteries.
More than just a race—enjoy live music, delicious food, and cold beer! Bring the whole family and experience a unique event in one of the South’s most famous cemeteries.
The course winds through Metairie Cemetery, a former horse racetrack turned National Historic Landmark. Established in 1872, it’s the final resting place of Louisiana governors, military leaders, and cultural figures — a place where every turn tells a story.
Best of all, every step supports preservation. Proceeds benefit Save Our Cemeteries and our work to protect and restore New Orleans’ historic burial grounds through advocacy, education, and hands-on restoration.
For race details, schedules, awards, and the course map, visit the official Run/Walk Through History page — and sign up to be part of a truly one-of-a-kind New Orleans tradition.
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