Marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5km race and 1.6km kids race are held in Baton Rouge, situated on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River
The marker on the map indicates the city where the race takes place and does not show the exact start or finish location
marathon 2023 — 753
half marathon 2023 — 1,350
$105—150 for the marathon,
$95—140 for the half marathon
The Louisiana Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Baton Rouge, state of Louisiana, USA. The official name of the event is Louisiana Marathon. Around 3,000 athletes participate in the marathon race and other competitions. In 2023, 1,350 runners completed the marathon, and 753 finished the half marathon.
The Louisiana Marathon is an official Boston Marathon Qualifier.
The Louisiana Marathon 2024 is a qualifying event for the Abbott WMM Wanda Age group World Championships.
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Louisiana Marathon 2023
Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Louisiana Marathon)
The marathon race, covering a distance of 26.2mi/42.195km, starts at 7:00 on 14 January 2024 (Sunday) on N 4th Street near Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge.
Age limit: at least 16 years old on race date.
Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km
The half marathon race, spanning a distance of 13.1mi/21.097km, commences simultaneously with the marathon at 7:00 on 14 January 2024 (Sunday) on N 4th Street near Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge.
Age limit: at least 16 years old on race date.
Quarter Marathon race, 6.55mi/10km (Louisiana Quarter Marathon)
The quarter marathon race starts at 8:00 on 13 January 2024 (Saturday) on N 4th Street near Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge.
Entry fee: $45—70.
Quarter Marathon and 5km race, Louisiana Marathon 2020
The course of the Louisiana Marathon 2024 winds through the historic neighborhoods, oak tree-lined streets, and parks of Baton Rouge, including the Louisiana State University campus. It also passes by several scenic lakes, such as University Lake, Campus Lake, and City Park Lake, and crosses Ward Creek and Dawson Creek.
The course of the Louisiana Half Marathon 2024 follows a portion of the marathon route.
The start and finish line for the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 is located on N 4th Street near Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge.
You can find the official course maps of the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 here.
Participants of the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 are divided into start corrals based on the expected finish time entered during registration.
The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours, while for the half marathon, it is 4 hours. Finish line closes at 13:15.
The pacemakers of the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon 2024 provide the necessary pace to help participants finish within a specific time. The designated finish times for the marathon are as follows: 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:40, and 5:00 hours. Similarly, the target times for the half marathon are: 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, and 2:30 hours.
Water and nutrition stations along the route provide runners with drinking water, Powerade sports drink, and energy gel.
Starting from 6:00 on 14 January 2024 (Sunday), you can leave your personal belongings at the gear check area located at the corner of Spanish Town Road & N. 3rd Street. Please ensure that your bag is clearly marked with your bib number. Bags that are not collected will be transported to the Louisiana Marathon office, and you can retrieve your belongings the week after the race.
The route of the Louisiana Marathon 2024 is certified by the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field (USATF).
You can sign up for the races of the Louisiana Marathon 2024 online.
Online registration is open until slots are filled.
If slots are available, you can register for the races on 12-13 January 2024 (Friday-Saturday) at the Louisiana Marathon Expo 2024, located at Raising Cane’s River Center (275 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802).
The entry fee for the Louisiana Marathon 2024 varies depending on the date of purchase, increasing from $105 to $150 as the race day approaches.
Please note that the entry fee does not include a SignUp Fee, which is approximately 6.6% of the entry fee.
Similarly, the entry fee for the Louisiana Half Marathon 2024 also varies depending on the date of purchase, increasing from $95 to $140 as the race day approaches.
Additionally, a SignUp Fee, approximately 6.6% of the entry fee, is charged.
Double registration, known as Déjà Vu, is available for participants who wish to register for both the marathon or half marathon and the quarter marathon or 5km race. Finishers who are registered for races on both Saturday and Sunday receive an additional medal.
In your account, you have the option to switch to another distance, defer your registration to a future race, transfer it to another person, or transfer it to another event organized by FRESHJUNKIE Racing. These changes must be made up to 10 days before the event. Additional fees and surcharges may apply. More info is here.
Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:
- Bib number with a time measuring chip
- Goody bag
- 6 food/beverage tickets for the Finish Festival
- Food and beverages stations, toilets along the course and after the race
- Bag deposit service
- Pacemaker service
- Music and performance groups along the course
- Live athlete tracking through the mobile app
- Finisher medal
- Online race results
- Digital race diploma indicating finish time
- Race photos
- Medical aid if necessary
You may order at an extra charge VIP runner ticket ($100), bib mailing to a USA postal address.
You can pick up your Race Pack, including your bib number, at the Louisiana Marathon Expo 2024, located on the 1st floor in the main exhibition hall of Raising Cane’s River Center (275 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802).
Pick-up desk schedule:
12 January 2024 (Friday) from 11:00 to 18:00,
13 January 2024 (Saturday) from 10:00 to 17:00,
14 January 2024 (Sunday) on race morning from 5:30 to 6:30 at AZ Young Park, Baton Rouge.
To receive your Race Pack, please present a government-issued photo ID or your registration confirmation (either electronic or printed).
If you are unable to pick up your Race Pack personally, you can authorize another person to collect it on your behalf (Proxy Pickup). The collecting person must present a copy of your ID or your registration confirmation (either electronic or printed).
No health certificate is required to participate in any race of the Louisiana Marathon 2024.
Men (marathon)
1. Fisher Hamilton 2:32:41.6
2. Dan Lemelman 2:39:59.3
3. Joe Huyett 2:44:13.6
Women (marathon)
1. Alexandra Hall 2:48:58.3
2. Sadie Smith 2:56:21.5
3. Lindsey Elste 3:03:41.0
* Source: www.thelouisianamarathon.com
You can check your result and view the results of your friends and companions here.
Organizer’s address:
7336 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808,
USA
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* The race information is obtained from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. To get the latest updates and ensure accuracy, we recommend visiting the official website. If you notice any mistakes, kindly email us at admin@letsportpeople.com
Date: 15 January 2023
Temperature: 0°C – 19°C (32°F – 67°F)
Wind: 16 km/h (10 mph)
Date: 16 January 2022
Temperature: 1°C – 9°C (34°F – 48°F)
Wind: 18 km/h (11 mph)
Date: 7 March 2021
Temperature: 5°C – 21°C (42°F – 69°F)
Wind: 12 km/h (8 mph)
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M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km
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