New Orleans Mardi Gras Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

On Sunday, February 29, Narragansett Times reporter Julie Novak was among the 2,041 people who ran the 2004 Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon in Louisiana after six months of training for the 26.2-mile race. It was her first marathon.

Marathon runner recalls sights, sounds... smells of New Orleans

For nearly 26 miles, Meyer Friedman was in control of the 39th annual Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon. But with the finish line only several hundred yards away, Friedman collapsed, opening the door for Mike Little, a 27-year old from Minneapolis to take the victory.

First-time runner falters at finish of Mardi-Gras Marathon

Non-Marathon/ Other Running

Director of the Nokia Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon, Mike Cambre, wants to get more people involved in running, especially children.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results