Louisiana Marathon
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The Louisiana Marathon : Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Louisiana Marathon is a two-day road race weekend held in Baton Rouge at 660 N 4th Street. Established in 2012, the event marks its 15th anniversary with the theme "Start Starting." The weekend combines multiple race distances with a community festival atmosphere that includes local musicians and food vendors.
The full marathon is a USATF certified course and an official Boston Qualifier. The course runs through University Lakes, along the river, around downtown, across the LSU campus, and through historic neighborhoods. Course completion time limits are published for each distance; for example, the full marathon has a 6 hour limit and the half marathon a 4 hour limit.
Distances offered include:
- 26.2 miles Full Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 6.55 miles Quarter Marathon
- 3.1 miles 5K
- 1 mile Kids Marathon
- 10 yards Diaper Dash
The weekend schedule includes primary race days on January 16 and 17, 2027. The program also lists assisted divisions for marathon, half, quarter, and 5K events, and a Kids Zone following the youth race. Spectators and local supporters line parts of the course. Registration windows and race fees vary by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
