Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD

Event Update

• Date: 2026-07-05
• Location: Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA
• New Venue: The Pointe Food Pavilion
• Amenities: Convenient facilities for a better experience

Race Details

• Unique Experience: Complete an overnight marathon
• Distance: 26.2 miles in 13, two-mile loops
• Participation: Options for relay teams or different distances (half, 10k, 5k)
• Cause: Supporting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Race History

• Previous Locations: Audubon Park for first 18 years
• Virtual Events: Held virtually during 2020-2022
• Current Venue: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003
• Event Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026

Virtual Race Option

• Participation Window: June 28 - July 5, 2026
• Complete Distance: Online mileage completion
• Details: Engage virtually with the race
• Accessibility: Inclusive participation for all

Mission Statement

• Organization: RaceMD, focused on DMD therapy
• Impact: Accelerating research and therapies
• Statistics: Affects 1 in 3,500 children in the US
• Support: Funding real therapies for patients

Donation Information

• Type: Donation-based race benefiting RaceMD
• Usage: Funds directly support DMD therapies
• Tax Deductible: All donations are eligible
• Goal: Providing stem cell therapy to affected boys

More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Hotter Than Hell Marathon for RaceMD.