22 / 120 connect c omm u n i t y the louisiana mar athon the louisiana marathon is back and truly is like no other. each year, runners of all ages from 50 states and 32 countries return to the louisiana marathon for rendezvous on the bayou. the louisiana marathon course features a fast, flat, runner-friendly path through the lakes, along the river, around downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods. runners may compete in the marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5k, or kids marathon. it?s much more than a race; it?s a festival, too! come run or volunteer or just enjoy the local musicians, locally brewed craft beer, and southern cuisine on saturday, january 13 and sunday, january 14. ? thelouisianamarathon.com new inclusive playground opens in nola if you?re spending the weekend in new orleans, you will want to check out the new inclusive playground located at the front of audubon park. saints star quarterback drew brees and his wife brittany donated the pioneering playground that offers recreational opportunities for children and adults of all abilities. the inclusive playground features playground favorites, and also has wheelchair-accessible areas, a bongo drum panel that allows children to have fun with rhythm and tone, a braille and clock panel, a periscope reach, a ring-a-bell reach, and a bridge with guardrails. the largest playground feature is the ?zipkrooz,? a two-way ride similar to a zip line. ? audubonnatureinstitute.org