New Orleans Sunrise Wish Run | Free Community Run

New Orleans Sunrise Wish Run | Free Community Run

Overview

Join our free Sunrise Wish Run—kickoff for Brady McDonald's 50K x 50 states x 50 days challenge for Make-A-Wish. Any distance. All welcome!

New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana — come help us send off a nationwide mission.

Day 49 of 50. State 49 of 50. The journey rolls on in New Orleans. Join Brady McDonald, his family, and crew as they continue the Zero to 100 Wishes journey—running 50K in all 50 states over 50 consecutive days to raise $1 million benefiting Make-A-Wish.

We're kicking it off with a free, informal 5K community run and walk, and everyone is welcome.

Run the 5K, walk with us, bring your family and flags, or simply come cheer along the route. You do not have to be a runner to be part of this moment.

📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: Gather at 6:15 AM | Run starts at 6:30 AM
📍 Location: Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118
🏃 Distance: Choose your own (1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full 50K)

This event is completely free to attend. Donations benefiting Make-A-Wish are appreciated, but never required.

🩷 Donate to the mission here: http://site.wish.org/goto/zeroto100wishes

Come help New Orleans send this mission forward with the energy, encouragement, and community support it deserves.
Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brady.mcdonald84
Join on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2142392/group_events/3510572350973431198
Learn more: www.zeroto100wishes.com

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  • 3 hours
  • In person

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6500 Magazine St

6500 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

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