Varsity Sports Marathon or Mini Marathon Retro Relay
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 2:00PM CDT
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a celebration like no other at the Varsity Sports Marathon and Mini Marathon Retro Relay on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the vibrant city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This year marks the 26th birthday of Varsity Baton Rouge, and they’re throwing a memorable event that promises fun and excitement for all participants. Runners can tackle the full marathon, which consists of three scenic 8.7-mile loops through the beautiful Capitol Heights, Kleinert, Hundred Oaks, and Webb Park areas, or join in the Mini Marathon, a single 8.7-mile loop perfect for those looking for a shorter challenge.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to have a blast with friends, relay teams of any size can join in the fun, and walkers are warmly welcomed! With race start times scheduled for 1:00 PM for the marathon and 4:00 PM for the Mini Marathon, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the open course (please note, there are no road crossing protections). Everyone's encouraged to dress in their most creative retro running gear, with prizes for the best costume and the best team of four or more! After the race, stick around for a lively post-mar
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to have a blast with friends, relay teams of any size can join in the fun, and walkers are warmly welcomed! With race start times scheduled for 1:00 PM for the marathon and 4:00 PM for the Mini Marathon, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy the open course (please note, there are no road crossing protections). Everyone's encouraged to dress in their most creative retro running gear, with prizes for the best costume and the best team of four or more! After the race, stick around for a lively post-mar
Organiser's Description
Varsity Baton Rouge is celebrating it's 26th Birthday so naturally that calls for a Marathon Retro Relay. Plus a Mini-Marathon Retro Relay of 8.7 Miles.
MARATHON - (3) 8.7 MILE LOOPS OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS, KLEINERT, HUNDRED OAKS AND WEBB PARK AREAS
MINI MARATHON - (1) 8.7 MILE LOOP
Relay teams can consist of any number of members combined to cover the distance.
Fun, social run on an open course with no road crossing protection. BE CAREFUL.
Water Stops provided.
RACE START TIMES
26.2 MARATHON
1:00 PM - predicted finish time 4-5 hours
2:00 PM - predicted finish time under 4 hours
8.7 MILE MINI MARATHON
4:00 PM-all predicted Mini-Marathon times. Walkers encouraged!
Place will be recorded only to give your team a Number for the Random Drawing for many, many great team prizes.
POST MARATHON PARTY 6:00-10:00 PM
Superior Grill Government with Margaritas, Beer, Wine and light food. Dance Music by DJ LaLa
All Relay Members win a PINK BIRTHDAY RELAY BATON!
_MUST DRESS IN CREATIVE RETRO RUNNING GEAR! BEST COSTUME AND BEST TEAM OF 4 OR MORE AWARDED! _
MARATHON - (3) 8.7 MILE LOOPS OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS, KLEINERT, HUNDRED OAKS AND WEBB PARK AREAS
MINI MARATHON - (1) 8.7 MILE LOOP
Relay teams can consist of any number of members combined to cover the distance.
Fun, social run on an open course with no road crossing protection. BE CAREFUL.
Water Stops provided.
RACE START TIMES
26.2 MARATHON
1:00 PM - predicted finish time 4-5 hours
2:00 PM - predicted finish time under 4 hours
8.7 MILE MINI MARATHON
4:00 PM-all predicted Mini-Marathon times. Walkers encouraged!
Place will be recorded only to give your team a Number for the Random Drawing for many, many great team prizes.
POST MARATHON PARTY 6:00-10:00 PM
Superior Grill Government with Margaritas, Beer, Wine and light food. Dance Music by DJ LaLa
All Relay Members win a PINK BIRTHDAY RELAY BATON!
_MUST DRESS IN CREATIVE RETRO RUNNING GEAR! BEST COSTUME AND BEST TEAM OF 4 OR MORE AWARDED! _
Races
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Marathon Relay - 26.2 Miles
Incl. Birthday Pink Relay Finisher Baton
Sat 20th June 2026 (2:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Mini Marathon Relay - 8.7 Miles
Incl. Birthday Pink Finisher Baton
Sat 20th June 2026 (2:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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