OMBA Presents Mandeville's Inaugural Poker Run
7 Stops · Old Mandeville · $2,000 Poker Prize
Includes official event t-shirt & your first poker hand · Learn how it works ↓
🏃 Competitive runner? $2,000 in Strava running prizes are up for grabs — included free with every registration. See details below ↓
How It Works
No poker experience needed. No strategy required. Just show up, hit the stops, and see what the cards have in store for you.
Register & Check In
Sign up online, show up on July 18th, and grab your score sheet at check-in. Your poker adventure starts here.
Hit All 7 Stops
Make your way to each of the 7 participating Old Mandeville businesses in any order. At every stop, draw a card and get it stamped on your score sheet.
Best Hand Wins
Turn in your completed score sheet at the finish area. Best poker hand takes home $2,000. Stick around for the winner announcement and after party.
Run the Segments
Competitive runner? Seven Strava segments are hidden across Old Mandeville with $2,000 worth of running prizes on the line.
What's Included
One registration, one poker hand, one t-shirt. Want more shots at winning? Stack as many extra hands as you want for $20 each.
Old Mandeville's first ever Poker Run is here, and you don't want to miss it! For $40 you get an official event t-shirt, your first 7-card poker hand, and access to all 7 stops across Old Mandeville. Make your way through some of the best local businesses on the Northshore, draw a card at each stop, and see if you've got what it takes to walk away with $2,000.
Stick around after — there's a DJ, live band, food, drinks, and good company until 9 PM. Whether you're here for the cards, the competition, or just a great day in Old Mandeville, this one's for everyone. All ages welcome.
Bonus: every registration includes free entry into the Strava running challenge with an $2,000 of running prizes up for grabs.
Important!
T-shirt pre-orders close July 8th. Registrations after that date will not include a t-shirt.
All sales are final. No refunds.
Score sheets must be presented at each stop before a card is drawn.
All 7 stops must be completed to be eligible for prizes.
Registration closes at 2:00 PM on July 18th. No late entries.
All judge decisions are final.
Can't leave it to one hand? Smart. For $20 you get an additional 7-card poker hand and another shot at the $2,000 top prize. Buy as many as you want — the more hands you play, the better your odds.
Important:
A Full Entry ($40) must be purchased before adding additional hands.
Additional hands do not include a t-shirt.
Each additional hand requires visiting all 7 stops with a separate score sheet.
All sales are final. No refunds.
All judge decisions are final.
⚠️ T-shirt pre-order cutoff is July 8th. After that date shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed. Walk-up registrations are welcome day-of but will not include a shirt. Additional hands are only available to participants who have already purchased the $40 full entry. All sales are final.
Event Schedule
July 18, 2026 — Plan your day around these key windows. You set your own pace between stops.
Strava Segments Open
Runners can begin their Strava segments anytime from 8 AM. Beat the heat — early morning is your friend.
Poker Check-In Opens
Registered participants will receive an email the week of the event with all check-in details. Pick up your score sheet, wristband, and t-shirt when you arrive.
Poker Stops Open
All 7 participating businesses are open and ready to deal. Visit them in any order.
Strava Segments Close
Final times recorded at 4:00 PM. Leaderboard locked.
Poker Stops Close
Plan your route — all stops close at 4:00 PM.
Hand Turn-In Deadline
All score sheets must be submitted by 4:30 PM. Late submissions are not eligible for prizes.
DJ Kicks Off
Music starts at the after-party. Stick around.
Winner Announcement
Poker hands ranked and winner announced live. Tie? A high-card draw decides it right in front of the crowd.
Live Band Starts
Two sets, food, drinks, and good company in Old Mandeville until 9 PM.
The Night is Yours 🎉
The official event wraps up but the memories last forever. Same time next year — see you in 2027.
Run the Segments
Included with every $40 registration — no extra fee. Seven custom Strava segments hidden across Old Mandeville. The fastest runners on all 7 segments split $2,000 in prize money. Segments will be revealed closer to race day.
Segments Drop Soon 👀
We're keeping the 7 Strava segments under wraps until closer to July 18th. We'll send you an email the week of the event so you don't miss the reveal. In the meantime — start training!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are You In?
$40 gets you a t-shirt, a poker hand, a shot at $2,000, and a day in Old Mandeville you won't forget. T-shirt pre-orders close July 8th.
Register Now — $40Presented by the Old Mandeville Business Association