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While Girl Scouts may be famous for our cookies, we’re just as passionate about encouraging healthy living, confidence, and community connection. Girl Scouts Louisiana East invites families, friends, and the general public to join us for the Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Daisy Dash Fun Run, held in the beautiful Audubon Park in New Orleans.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, cheering on your favorite Girl Scout, or simply enjoying a fun morning outdoors, this event is a great way to support local Girl Scout programming while promoting wellness and active lifestyles for all ages.
Fundraising Incentives
Participants are encouraged to fundraise in support of Girl Scouts Louisiana East, helping expand access to leadership development, outdoor adventures, STEM and DreamLab programming, and camp experiences across our council.
Highest Individual Fundraiser
Receives a $50 gift card and a gift basket
Highest Fundraising Team
Receives a $150 gift card, plus cookies for each team member
Thin Mint Sprint 5K Prize Structure
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of the following age divisions:
12 & Under
13–18
19–50
51+
1st Place: $50 gift card
2nd Place: $25 gift card
3rd Place: $10 gift card
Each placing will also receive a medal and special running gear.
Prizes are designed to celebrate athletic achievement while keeping the focus on fun, community, and supporting Girl Scouts Louisiana East. Whether you’re competing for a podium finish or enjoying the race atmosphere, the Thin Mint Sprint is all about movement, motivation, and making a positive impact.
Daisy Dash 1-Mile Prize Structure
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age division.
1st Place: $30 gift card
2nd Place: $20 gift card
3rd Place: $10 gift card
Each placing will also receive a medal.
The Daisy Dash is designed to celebrate participation, confidence, and a love of movement for our youngest runners, creating a fun and encouraging race experience they’ll be proud to be part of.
The Carrollton Running Program will culminate with our 2 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, April 19th at 8:30 am. Come out to the fly to celebrate our runners and all their hard work this season! Children enrolled in the Carrollton Run Club program are free. Friends, family and community members are welcome to join the race for just $20.00! Timing bib pickup will take place on race day morning. Race day registration is also available for non CRC members. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers in each age group!
The Carrollton Running Program will culminate with our 2 Mile Fun Run on Sunday April 19th at 8:30am. Come out to the fly to celebrate our runners and all their hard work this season! Program participants, parents, siblings and non CRC members are welcome! Timing bib pickup will take place on race day morning. Race day registration is also available for non CRC members.
Go Green or Go Home!!! Shamrockin Run New Orleans is back for the 2026 spring racing season! Once again we will offer a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and our Kids One Mile Fun Run on Sunday morning March 8, 2026 along beautiful Lakeshore Drive on a completely closed race course to all vehicle traffic. The event also host for the 12th time the Guinness Challenge 5K, which consist of athletes stopping at each kilometer and drinking a 6oz glass of Guinness Beer. The top three male and female runners finishing with the fastest times while consuming the beer at each beer zone, will receive a case of World Famous Guinness Beer to take home for the upcoming St. Patricks Day Celebrations!!!
Shamrockin Run New Orleans will be hosted from the Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar, located at 7900 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans, Louisiana 70124.
IMPORTANT RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION!
Friday, March 6, 2026
RACE REGISTRATION & RACE BIB PICK-UP
LOUISIANA RUNNING COMPANY – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE LOCATION
4153 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 7, 2026
RACE REGISTRATION & RACE BIB PICK-UP
THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE RESTAURANT
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
11:00am to 5:00pm
Race Day – Sunday, March 8, 2026
THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE RESTAURANT
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
5:30 am - Pre-registered and New Registration Packet Pick Up begins
7:00 am - Pre-registered and Possible New Registration Packet Pick CLOSES!
7:10 am - Irish & US National Anthems played at Starting Line
7:15 am - Shamrockin’ Run Half Marathon begins!
7:30 am - Shamrockin Run 10K, 5K & Guinness Challenge 5K
10:00 am - Leprechaun Kids Fun Run
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