The Louisiana Marathon
- Date Sat 18th January 2025 - Sun 19th January 2025
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price $11.60 - $213.00
- Races 10 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Louisiana Marathon, taking place from January 18th to 19th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge. This exciting running festival combines the thrill of competitive racing with the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Louisiana Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), Louisiana Marathon 5K (3.1 miles), and even a Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon (1 mile), ensuring there's something for everyone.
As runners traverse a fast, flat course that showcases the picturesque sights of Baton Rouge, they will be immersed in a lively atmosphere filled with local music, delicious southern cuisine, and cold beer. The event celebrates not only the spirit of running but also the unique festival culture that Louisiana is famous for. Join the community in this celebration of fitness and culture, and discover the true meaning of "lagniappe" – a little something extra that makes this weekend truly special!
As runners traverse a fast, flat course that showcases the picturesque sights of Baton Rouge, they will be immersed in a lively atmosphere filled with local music, delicious southern cuisine, and cold beer. The event celebrates not only the spirit of running but also the unique festival culture that Louisiana is famous for. Join the community in this celebration of fitness and culture, and discover the true meaning of "lagniappe" – a little something extra that makes this weekend truly special!
Organiser's Description
A RUNNING FESTIVAL WITH LAGNIAPPE
The Louisiana Marathon is so much more than a run, it's a culturally rich festival that celebrates both running and the unique, festive culture that defines the state.
Louisiana is well known for its festivals, where we celebrate the incredible food, music, and dancing that surrounds us. The Louisiana Marathon adds running to that mix for a truly unforgettable weekend. Come run a fast, flat, and fun racecourse, and then enjoy a true Louisiana Festival featuring local musicians, cold beer, and some of the best southern cuisine around.
The Louisiana Marathon was established in 2012 with a two-fold mission. The first was to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle and help us become a healthier, fitter state. The second was to be a major racing event on the winter road racing calendar known as a unique running festival that celebrates passion for the sport of running, combined with Louisiana culture.
Each Rendezvous running festival is scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend which takes place in Louisianas capitol city, Baton Rouge. As a multi-race format theres a race for everyone: Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Louisiana Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), Louisiana Marathon 5K (3.1 miles) and a Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon (1 mile).
Friends, family, and curious spectators line up along miles of picturesque roadways, filled with inspiring Louisiana sights and sounds to cheer on runners. The Louisiana Marathon course takes runners from downtown Baton Rouge through the University Lakes, the Louisiana State University campus, and through historic river town neighborhoods.
Its so much more than a race. Come see what lagniappe is all about.
The Louisiana Marathon is so much more than a run, it's a culturally rich festival that celebrates both running and the unique, festive culture that defines the state.
Louisiana is well known for its festivals, where we celebrate the incredible food, music, and dancing that surrounds us. The Louisiana Marathon adds running to that mix for a truly unforgettable weekend. Come run a fast, flat, and fun racecourse, and then enjoy a true Louisiana Festival featuring local musicians, cold beer, and some of the best southern cuisine around.
The Louisiana Marathon was established in 2012 with a two-fold mission. The first was to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle and help us become a healthier, fitter state. The second was to be a major racing event on the winter road racing calendar known as a unique running festival that celebrates passion for the sport of running, combined with Louisiana culture.
Each Rendezvous running festival is scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend which takes place in Louisianas capitol city, Baton Rouge. As a multi-race format theres a race for everyone: Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Louisiana Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), Louisiana Marathon 5K (3.1 miles) and a Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon (1 mile).
Friends, family, and curious spectators line up along miles of picturesque roadways, filled with inspiring Louisiana sights and sounds to cheer on runners. The Louisiana Marathon course takes runners from downtown Baton Rouge through the University Lakes, the Louisiana State University campus, and through historic river town neighborhoods.
Its so much more than a race. Come see what lagniappe is all about.
Races
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Full Marathon
Incl. $9.40 Fee & Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 19th January 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$149.40
The Louisiana Marathon is a USAT&F Certified course and an official Boston Qualifier route. It boasts one of the highest BQ rates of all marathons since it features a fast, flat, runner-friendly path through the lakes, along the river, around downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods. Friends, family and enthusiastic spectators line up along the course in various spots to cheer on the runners, making for a spirited marathon. Runners must complete the marathon course in 6 hours. This is a 13:45/mile pace. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $8.80 Fee & Half Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 19th January 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$138.80
The half-marathon is the fastest growing road race distance and weve got a great half marathon event. The half marathon follows the same course as the full marathon, leaving downtown Baton Rouge and making its way around LSUs scenic campus and University Lakes before splitting off from the Marathon and heading back to the downtown area for a scenic finish that runs towards the iconic state capital. Runners must complete the half marathon course in 4 hours. This is a 18:20/mile pace. -
Louisiana Quarter Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Quarter Marathon T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$59.30
If youre not quite ready for a half but looking for more than a 5K, then the Louisiana Quarter Marathon is perfect, it's a 10K with a little lagniappe. This Saturday race starts with the Louisiana Marathon 5K race, leaves the downtown area and runs through one of Baton Rouges oldest, most historic neighborhoods on oak tree lined roads. Runners must complete the course in 2 hours and 15 minutes. This is a 20:30/mile pace. -
Louisiana Marathon 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
From first timers to competitive runners, this race is a great option for everyone. As part of the Louisiana Marathon weekend of races, you can experience running in a unique setting featuring a flat, fast and fabulous course. Both the start and the finish are visually stunning as you begin and end the race under the shadow of our iconic state capital. Regardless of your age and experience level, the Louisiana Marathon 5K promises to be a memorable race you dont want to miss. Runners must complete the course in 2 hours and 15 minutes. This is a 43:30/mile pace. -
Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Kids Marathon T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (10:15AM EST)
$22.20
Looking for an exciting way to get the whole family active? The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Kids Marathons mission is to instill running as a part of a healthy lifestyle in our kids at an early age, which is why we have a 1 mile kids race. Its the perfect distance to introduce kids to running. After the race, join us at the Kids Zone to celebrate their accomplishments and have even more fun! Runners must complete the course in 30 minutes. -
Assisted Full
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 19th January 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$213.00
OPENS SOON -
Assisted Half
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Half Marathon T-Shirt
Sun 19th January 2025 (7:00AM EST)
$213.00
OPENS SOON -
Assisted Quarter
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Quarter Marathon T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$213.00
OPENS SOON -
Assisted 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$213.00
OPENS SOON -
Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Baby Onesie
Sat 18th January 2025 (2:00PM EST)
$11.60
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