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The WWII Challenge
New Orleans, Louisiana · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 250 Miles, 72 Miles, 100 Mile, 105 Miles, 103 Miles
Official race page & registration ↗The WWII Challenge takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The race offers 5 distances: 250 Miles, 72 Miles, 100 Mile, 105 Miles, 103 Miles. For anyone travelling in, Baton Rouge is about 76 miles away.
It is one of 92 races on the Louisiana calendar that October. At $50, entry is about typical for a US ultra, where the median is $50. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Thursday.
- Date
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 250 Miles, 72 Miles, 100 Mile, 105 Miles, 103 Miles
- Entry fee
- from $50
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in New Orleans: check in Sep 30, out Oct 2.
Common questions
When is The WWII Challenge?
The WWII Challenge is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Where is The WWII Challenge held?
The WWII Challenge is held in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is about 76 miles from Baton Rouge.
What distances does The WWII Challenge offer?
The listed distances are 250 Miles, 72 Miles, 100 Mile, 105 Miles, 103 Miles.
How much does The WWII Challenge cost?
Entry is listed from $50. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for The WWII Challenge?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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