TCC Wave Makers 5K

About the Event

Tulane Cancer Center
Wave Makers 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile

Saturday October 18, 2026

Get ready to make waves in the fight against cancer! Join us for the 2nd Annual Tulane Cancer Center Wave Makers 5K on Saturday, October 18, 2026. Whether you're a serious runner aiming for a new personal best or a family looking for a fun walk, this first-ever event is the perfect way to support a great cause while enjoying a morning in one of the city's most scenic parks.

Event Schedule

7:00 AM: Packet Pickup Begins
8:05 AM: Kids 1/2 Mile Starts
8:30 AM: 5K Race Starts
9:15 AM: Award Ceremony (subject to change)

Why You Should Join Us

Support a Great Cause:
- Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps fund vital research, patient support, and community outreach programs at the Tulane Cancer Center. You're not just running a race; you're making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.
Scenic Course:
- Our 5K is a scenic route that winds through the picturesque paths of Audubon Park. Enjoy the beauty of the park as you run or walk a flat and fast course, perfect for setting a new personal record or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll.
Post-Race Celebration:
- Cross the finish line and celebrate your achievement with fellow runners! Our post-race party will feature delicious food and refreshing beverages to help you refuel and rehydrate. It's a great opportunity to relax and connect with the community.

Races Offered

The Swell - Kids 1/2 Mile Run

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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08:10

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$15.00

5K

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$30.00

5K - NOTC Family

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$55.00

Racewalkers

Oct 18, 2026

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08:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in New Orleans.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 26.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.1° / 26.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:03

nightlight Sunset

18:28

About New Orleans

Learn more about the host city, New Orleans.

Way down yonder in New Orleans, you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. "NOLA" is the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of TCC Wave Makers 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
1	B. Venema	M	3	New Orleans, LA	—
2	M. Marino	F	11	New Orleans, LA	—
3	Andrew Mattison	M	13	Belle Chasse, LA	—
4	S. Richmond	M	8	Slidell, LA	—
5	B. Farge	M	10	Metairie, LA	—
6	G. Maulucci	M	8	New Orleans, LA	—
7	W. Ledet	M	8	Mandeville, LA	—
8	T. Boyd	M	8	New Orleans, LA	—
9	M. Bray	M	8	New Orleans, LA	—
10	M. Ortiz	M	8	Metairie, LA	—
11	A. Farge	F	7	Metairie, LA	—
12	P. Ahlstrom	M	6	Terrytown, LA	—
13	Madeline Carter	F	34	Gretna, LA	—
14	I. Chiurazzi	F	12	New Orleans, LA	—
15	J. Murphy	F	9	New Orleans, LA	—
16	Nathan Petty	M	43	New Orleans, LA	—
17	E. Petty	M	6	New Orleans, LA	—
18	V. Ortiz	F	5	Metairie, LA	—
19	V. Mondrinos	F	11	New Orleans, LA	—
20	F. von Maltzahn	M	7	New Orleans, LA	—
21	N. von Maltzahn	M	6	New Orleans, LA	—
22	E. Bray	F	4	New Orleans, LA	—
23	E. Stockwell	M	7	New Orleans, LA	—
24	S. Kifer	F	5	New Orleans, LA	—
25	C. Murphy	F	8	New Orleans, LA	—
26	J. Murphy	M	5	—	—
27	Christopher Marino	M	13	New Orleans, LA	—
28	D. Mondrinos	M	8	New Orleans, LA	—
29	B. Hildebrand	M	9	Destrehan, LA	—
30	Caroline Sundholm	F	37	New Orleans, LA	—
31	A. Sundholm	M	3	New Orleans, LA	—
32	Stephen Grant	M	39	New Orleans, LA	—
33	A. Grant	F	5	New Orleans, LA	—
34	L. Zea	M	5	Kenner, LA	—
35	J. Murphy	F	4	—	—
36	Sarah Murphy	F	41	New Orleans, LA	—
37	Howard Harper	M	64	Metairie, LA	—
38	Angela Harper	F	62	Metairie, LA	—
39	Robi Kelly	F	41	Destrehan, LA	—
40	Krystal Oliveira Springgat	F	45	New Orleans, LA	—
41	Susan Cheng	F	47	New Orleans, LA	—
42	Jorge Caso	M	50	Miami, FL	—
43	Hong Liu	M	49	New Orleans, LA	—
44	Gene Bischoff	M	71	Covington, LA	—
45	H. Ledet	M	5	Mandeville, LA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
1	Richard Bouckaert	M	41	New Orleans, LA	15:53
2	Declan Dahlberg	M	26	New Orleans, LA	16:27
3	Liam Kelso	M	15	Houma, LA	17:22
4	Mark Kirkikis	M	37	New Orleans, LA	18:11
5	Richard Boover Jr.	M	44	Slidell, LA	18:35
6	William Mangham	M	43	New Orleans, LA	18:56
7	Cesar Rodriguez	M	25	LaredoLaredo, TX	19:08
8	Madeline Carter	F	34	Gretna, LA	19:44
9	Michael McCormick	M	42	New Orleans, LA	19:51
10	Grace Thacker	F	43	New Orleans, LA	20:01
11	Robert DeHoyos	M	36	La Place, LA	20:21
12	Andrew Caldwell	M	21	Madisonville, LA	20:49
13	Thivanka Rodrigo	M	52	New Orleans, LA	21:02
14	Joshua Mansfield	M	32	New Orleans, LA	21:03
15	Kyle Holzman	M	29	New Orleans, LA	21:04
16	Nathan Petty	M	43	New Orleans, LA	21:04
17	Eric Grimm	M	33	New Orleans, LA	21:08
18	Arlen Albert	M	34	Telluride, CO	21:23
19	Michael Freeman	M	40	New Orleans, LA	21:25
20	Renee Nelson	F	30	New Orleans, LA	21:28
21	Scott Waguespack	M	43	Metairie, LA	21:37
22	Dave Wiegand	M	51	Portland, OR	21:44
23	Ian Molloy	M	32	Auburn, NY	21:51
24	Andrew McCormick	M	14	New Orleans, LA	21:53
25	Leroy Brown	M	43	Gretna, LA	22:06
26	Harold Enclarde	M	42	New Orleans, LA	22:09
27	Ralph Aucoin	M	43	New Orleans, LA	22:21
28	Josep Maria Nadal Fernandez	M	35	New Orleans, LA	22:23
29	Kelin Hu	M	48	Baton Rouge, LA	22:25
30	Ryan Kirchner	M	39	Houston, TX	22:34
31	Adam Jmiai	M	18	New Orleans, LA	22:40
32	Tim Traycoff	M	62	New Orleans, LA	22:41
33	Zhen Zhao	M	47	New Orleans, LA	22:46
34	Braylon Houston	M	18	New Orleans, LA	22:53
35	Wade Wootan	M	59	New Orleans, LA	22:53
36	Jennifer McGee	F	53	New Orleans, LA	22:56
37	Jay Narcisse	M	27	Biloxi, MS	22:59
38	Nate Budde	M	44	New Orleans, LA	23:00
39	Amy Budde	F	44	New Orleans, LA	23:02
40	Robert Gurevich	M	29	New Orleans, LA	23:14
41	Kevin Brown	M	62	Gretna, LA	23:15
42	Thomas Horsman	M	49	New Orleans, LA	23:22
43	Mason Barney	M	26	Metairie, LA	23:24
44	Julian Meilleur	M	26	New Orleans, LA	23:32
45	Kentrall Holmes	M	27	New Orleans, LA	23:37
46	Peter Bilinski	M	38	New Orleans, LA	23:40
47	Marcellus Larry	M	21	Belle Chasse, LA	23:47
48	Efrem Williamson	M	26	Slidell, LA	23:49
49	Madison Creel	F	26	New Orleans, LA	23:51
50	Doug Arena	M	62	Chalmette, LA	23:51

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
1	Sarah Chetta	F	45	New Orleans, LA	35:12
2	Kim Pedersen	M	66	New Orleans, LA	36:03
3	Bob Klare	M	61	River Ridge, LA	38:09
4	David Wurtzel	M	75	New Orleans, LA	40:22
5	Patricia Driscoll	F	72	Metairie, LA	43:02
6	Michael Esta	M	63	Metairie, LA	43:52
7	Susan Rice	F	66	New Orleans, LA	48:45
8	Herbert Wagner	M	54	New Orleans, LA	50:36
9	Candida Wagner	F	51	New Orleans, LA	50:41
10	Jimmy Vesely	M	72	Metairie, LA	56:24