Red Dress Run Photo

Red Dress Run

Aug 8, 2026
New Orleans, LA

"If you've ever wondered why so many people are dressed in red dresses in New Orleans on the second Saturday in August, look no further than Red Dress Run.

A charity “run” in New Orleans, Red Dress Run is hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers. This local drinking club hosts the world's most unique running event. All locals and visitors attend this annual event dressed in red attire-specifically, dresses.

This event involves a two-mile run beginning at Crescent Park in the Bywater. Locals and visitors will be served lunch at 11:30 a.m., along with live music. All participants must be 21 or older. You don't have to be a member of the New Orleans Hash House Harriers to participate, but registration is highly encouraged, as 100% of the proceeds go to local charities. 

Red Dress Run starts at Armstrong Park and continues through the neighborhood. Red Dress Runners line up on N Peters for the start of the run. Festivities typically trickle into the neighboring French Quarter throughout the early afternoon into the evening.  

Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with live music to follow at noon. Spend the rest of the day exploring amongst the sea of red.If running isn't your thing, watching from the sidelines is just as fun, and red dresses are still required! Party with your fellow fashionistas afterward on Bourbon Street and the surrounding area." ~per neworleans.com

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