Time and Tradition
The New Orleans Athletic Club’s Turkey Day Race is one of the oldest and continuously held non- marathon races in the United States.
The race was established in 1907 by Francis Thomas “Tad” Gormley, Athletic Director of the New Orleans Athletic Club (NOAC). Our annual event draws 3,000+ attendees with an average age of 30.


Supporting a Worthy Cause
Be a part of New Orleans running history by sponsoring and running the 116th Turkey Day Race, finishing in New Orleans City Park’s Tad Gormley Stadium.
Proceeds benefit Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans and other not-for-profit organizations. The Race is produced by the New Orleans Track Club.
Our Sponsors
How to become a sponsor

Cranberry Sponsor
$750
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Your company collateral distributed at the race site
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1 complimentary race entry
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5 day NOAC pass**

Pecan Pie Sponsor
$1500
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Your company collateral distributed at the race site
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Your company logo on prominent position on all race shirts
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Company tent at the race
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5 complimentary race entries
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One 3 month NOAC membership**

Sweet Potato Sponsor
$3000
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Your company logo on prominent position on all race shirts
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Your company banner displayed at the race, plus collateral distributed at the race site
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Company tent at the race
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10 complimentary race entries
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One 6 month NOAC membership **
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Speaking opportunity at the NOAC

Turkey Sponsor
$5000
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Your company logo on prominent position on all race shirts
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Your company logo inclusion in the NOAC's Punch e-newsletter, email, website & Facebook pages, as well as on the race entry form to over 25,000 contacts
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Your company banner displayed at the race, plus collateral distributed at the race site
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Company tent at the race
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15 complimentary race entries
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One year NOAC membership**
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Start race with horn & mention at the starting line
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Awards presentation and Speaking opportunity
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Advertisement spot in NOAC newsletter
**Same person must use all visits / same person must use all months
You can email us at info@neworleansathleticclub.com for further inquiries