2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

  • Date Sat 6th March 2027 - Sun 7th March 2027
  • Time 7:30AM CST
  • Location Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Price Free - $112.30
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2027 Zydeco Marathon, taking place from March 6 to March 7 in the vibrant city of Lafayette, Louisiana! This exciting weekend of fitness features a range of race distances to suit all levels of runners, including a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a spirited team relay, a fun 5K, and even a 1-mile dash for those looking to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Participants can look forward to an unforgettable experience with race bibs, race bags, and finisher's medals for all distances. The festivities culminate in a lively Finish Line Festival on Sunday, complete with food, drinks, and music to celebrate your achievements. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the Zydeco Marathon is the perfect event to challenge yourself and soak in the local culture. Don't miss out on this energetic celebration of running in the heart of Lafayette!

Organiser's Description

-GENERAL INFORMATION-



FULL MARATHON:

* All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027
* Must be 15 years or older on Race Day to Participate
* This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

HALF MARATHON:

* All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027

* Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to Participate
* This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

HALF MARATHON TEAM RELAY:

* All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027

* Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to Participate
* This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

5K:

* All Participants receive Race Bib, 5k Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
* Runners Registering for the Full, Half or Relay can sign up for the 5K Race. Runners registered for a Sunday event & the 5K event will receive a separate Race Bib & Race Shirt for Saturday, March 6th & Sunday, March 7th, 2027
* This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

1 MILE:

* All Participants receive Race Bib, Finisher's Ribbon (upon completion of the race) on Saturday, March 6, 2027
* This event will not be timed.



LATE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE OFFERED AT PACKET PICK-UP. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY.

DEADLINE PACKET PICKUP IS THE LAST CHANCE FOR REGISTRATION. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2027 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.

CONFIRMATION THERE WILL BE CONFIRMATION SUPPORT THROUGH THE RUNSIGNUP WEBSITE ONCE REGISTRATION HAS STARTED.

DEFERRAL POLICY THERE WILL BE A $25 FEE TO DEFER REGISTRATION TO THE NEXT YEAR'S RACE. THE DEADLINE FOR DEFERRAL IS MARCH 6, 2027 AT MIDNIGHT. ONCE DEFERRED, THE REGISTRANT IS INELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR'S EARLY REGISTRATION PROMOS, AND THE ITEMS (SHIRT, BIB, ETC) FROM THE DEFERRED YEAR'S RACE ARE FORFEITED. REGISTRANTS MAY ONLY DEFER ONE CONSECUTIVE YEAR. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DEFER YOUR REGISTRATION. CLICK ON MANAGE REGISTRATION IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. CHOOSE DEFER REGISTRATION AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

NO REFUND POLICY - ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. ONCE WE RECEIVE AND ACCEPT YOUR ENTRY, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND IF YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE, YOU MAY NOT GIVE OR SELL YOUR RACE NUMBER TO ANYONE ELSE.



-DISTANCE SWITCHES-



UPGRADE FROM THE HALF MARATHON TO THE FULL MARATHON THERE WILL BE A FEE TO UPGRADE FROM THE HALF MARATHON TO THE FULL MARATHON TO MAKE UP FOR THE COST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO DISTANCES. THE DEADLINE TO UPGRADE IS MARCH 5, 2027. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DEFER YOUR REGISTRATION. CLICK ON MANAGE REGISTRATION IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. CHOOSE TRANSFER EVENT AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

DOWNGRADE FOR THE FULL MARATHON TO THE HALF MARATHON THERE ARE NO REFUNDS GIVEN TO DOWNGRADE FROM THE FULL MARATHON TO THE HALF MARATHON. THERE MAY BE A FEE IF THE COST DIFFERENCE IS GREATER FOR THE HALF THAN YOU PAID FOR THE FULL AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL REGISTRATION. THE DEADLINE TO DOWNGRADE IS MARCH 5, 2027. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DEFER YOUR REGISTRATION. CLICK ON MANAGE REGISTRATION IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. CHOOSE TRANSFER EVENT AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

THERE WILL BE NO DISTANCE SWITCHED BETWEEN SATURDAY EVENTS & SUNDAY EVENTS!



-RACE RULES-



AGE REQUIREMENTS- ON THE DAY OF THE RACE PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS. HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OLD ON THE DAY OF THE RACE TO PARTICIPATE. FULL MARATHON PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD ON RACE DAY TO PARTICIPATE

NO REFUND POLICY- ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. ONCE WE RECEIVE AND ACCEPT YOUR ENTRY, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND IF YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE, YOU MAY NOT GIVE OR SELL YOUR RACE NUMBER TO ANYONE ELSE, AND YOU MAY NOT TRANSFER YOUR ENTRY FEE TO FUTURE RACES.

READINESS- YOU MUST BE IN GOOD HEALTH AND PHYSICALLY PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF A MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON. EACH RUNNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THEIR CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS. THE WEATHER IS SOUTH LOUISIANA IN MARCH CAN VARY FROM 40 F AND RAINY TO 80 F AND NEAR 100% HUMIDITY.

IDENTIFICATION- YOU MUST SHOW A PHOTO ID TO RECEIVE YOUR RACE NUMBER AND TIMING CHIP.

PACKET PICKUP- ALL ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP AT PACKET PICK-UP. WE CAN NOT MAIL YOUR ITEMS TO YOU.

RACE NUMBERS- RACE NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE.

EFFORT- THE EFFORT MUST BE YOUR OWN. NO COACHES, HANDCYCLES, BIKES, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BABY JOGGERS, OR DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.

SECURE ZONE THERE IS A SECURE, SECTIONED-OFF AREA, LOCATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FINISH LINE WHERE RUNNERS GET THEIR PHOTOS TAKEN & RECEIVE THEIR MEDALS. NO SPECTATORS OR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS AREA!

Races

  • Full Marathon

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th March 2027 (7:00AM CST)

    $91.10

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th March 2027 (7:00AM CST)

    $75.20

  • Half Marathon 2-Person Relay

    Incl. $7.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th March 2027 (7:00AM CST)

    $112.30

    To register for this event you must register both members at the same time.
  • 5k

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th March 2027 (8:00AM CST)

    $32.95

  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee

    Sat 6th March 2027 (7:30AM CST)

    $22.95

    This event is for children 12 years & younger.
  • Ainsley's Angels Marathon RUNNERS

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th March 2027 (7:00AM CST)

    $91.10

    This event is for the individual running/pushing the rider. The Rider must register separately under the event "Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k" listed below.
  • Ainsley's Angels Half Marathon RUNNERS

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th March 2027 (7:00AM CST)

    $75.20

    This event is for the individual running/pushing the rider. The Rider must register separately under the event "Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k" listed below.
  • Ainsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 6th March 2027 (8:00AM CST)

    $32.95

    This event is for the individual running/pushing the rider. The Rider must register separately under the event "Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k" listed below.
  • Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k

    Sun 7th March 2027 (7:00AM CST)

    Free

    This registration is for those RIDING, not running/pushing.

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Location

Parc International, 200 Garfield Street, Lafayette, 70501, LA, United States

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