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Louisiana Marathon
Louisiana Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 7,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Field size
- ~7,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 7,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling Hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- louisianamarathon.org
About the Louisiana Marathon
A two-day, multi-distance race weekend touring the Louisiana state capital, finishing with a Finish Festival of local food and music. The state's premier marathon event.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #50 (BQ rate 11.2%, PR score 99.0, Mostly Flat); USATF-certified; Boston Qualifier; largest multi-distance marathon weekend in Louisiana; saw ~25% growth to its biggest post-pandemic field
- Notes
- Growing marathon event
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Louisiana Marathon: common questions
- When is the Louisiana Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Louisiana Marathon held?
- In Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Louisiana Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Louisiana Marathon?
- About 7,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Louisiana Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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