103rd Anniversary Jackson Day Race Results

Sunday, January 10, 2010, 8:30 AM
Old Spanish Fort to Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA
Presenting Sponsor: The Former Owners and Employees of Radiofone
Race Director: Chuck George, New Orleans Track Club

A field of over 700 hearty runners braved 25 degree weather to participate in the 103rd Annual Jackson Day Race, New Orleans's oldest roadrace. The icy conditions warranted the use of a screwdriver and hammer to open the lids of the water coolers to refill the Kentwood Springs Water containers at the start and finish water stations. Extra care was needed to warn runners enroute to watch footing on course near the water stations as dripping fluids quickly froze on the pavement and in the French Quarter especially at the finish line at Jackson Square.

The Coors Light beer truck had to make a run for replacements as the initial order of kegs for the post race party froze overnight. One of the most used features race morning was the Baggage Claim truck that transported additional clothing to the post race area for the race finishers. Volunteers in all areas (registration, pre-registration, course, water stations, finish line, scoring) deserve praise for their efforts to coordinate race activities under adverse (freezing) conditions.

Sean Allerton won the overall mens title for the 2nd year in a row at 29:38 and Sarah Skotty captured the womens divison at 33:18. Thank you to the Former Owners and Employees of Radiofone for their continued sponsorship support.

Jackson Day Race results may be used as a qualifying times for seeded entry to the Crescent City Classic. Qualifying times are 32:35 for the A group, 36:07 for the B group, and 40:30 for the C group.

Chuck George, Race Director