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Louisiana Marathon

Baton Rouge, LA
Sunday, January 14, 2024

  5 Stars from 12 Reviews

Description

The Louisiana Marathon course is very flat with only about 40 feet separating the high and low points on the course. Race time temperatures are typically in the mid-50s with high humidity levels.

The course features a fast, flat, runner-friendly path through the lakes, along the river, around downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Sunday, January 14, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 52°F (11°C)
Average High: 62°F (16°C)
Average Low: 41° F (5°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.27
Course Score: 99.27


Race Size

2024: 999 Finishers
2023: 750 Finishers
2022: 586 Finishers
2021: 642 Finishers
2020: 914 Finishers
2019: 890 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 12.2%
2023: 13.2%
2022: 11.6%
2021: 15.4%
2020: 9.4%
2019: 9.9%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes


Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 62°F  (17°C)
Low: 38°F  (3°C)

Race Start Conditions

41°F  (5°C)
Humidity: 82%

Clear
N 6 mph

PR Score

107.3

Course Score

99.34



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How does the Louisiana Marathon Rank?


The Louisiana Marathon was the 95th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 96th largest in 2022.

This year 12.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 13.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Louisiana Marathon the 122nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 23rd highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 99.27 ranks it as the 149th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Louisiana.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Louisiana Marathon a PR Score of 99.27. This PR Score ranks it as the 105th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 1st fastest in Louisiana.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Louisiana Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 57 feet (17m)
Min Elevation: 20 feet (6m)

Elevation Gain: 373 feet (113m)
Elevation Loss: 373 feet (113m)


Louisiana
Course updated 01/10/2024



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Recent Louisiana Marathon Reviews

5 Stars from 12 Reviews
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Brian O' Nuanain's review of 2024 Louisiana Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Parking beforehand, a breeze. Course was scenic, fast and pancake flat. Weather, perfect. Crowds, terrific. Food afterwards, delicious. My second time doing it and signing up for another. Next time, BQ!

Only complaint, didn't receive email reminders that the fateful day was approaching.


Race Tips

If you've done your training, you should expect to run a personal best.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

If you arrive one hour before the start, you'll easily find parking within 10 to 15 minutes stroll of starting line.


wer's review of 2022 Louisiana Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Very nice organization and lots of aid stations. Pretty good crowd support, too, for a smaller race. Official aid stations were smaller, but well staffed and provisioned, and in the second half (after the split) there were lots of unofficial stations staffed by kids with orange slices and smiles.


Race Tips

The bridge hill at the beginning and the end is pretty much the only hill. There are a couple other 1% slopes here and there, but really this is a flat race. Mostly partially shaded, too. Weather was perfect in 2023.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

The Hampton Inn is within a couple of blocks of the start which is nice if its colder before the sun comes up. There are quite a few good restaurants in walking distance downtown.


Anna S.'s review of 2020 Louisiana Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

If you want a marathon with plenty of fun, a beautiful course, tons of course support, and the best ever post race party you HAVE to run this race!


Race Tips

It's a flat course that winds through beautiful neighborhoods of Baton Rouge. Lots of families are out with some of the best signs, food, and beverages I've ever seen. Every intersection is policed and every mile is clearly marked with a 7 foot sign.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

We stayed at the Holiday inn Express Downtown which was perfect walking distance to the expo and the start.


AN's review of 2018 Louisiana Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Finish festival is 2nd to none. Course is flat and fast. Easy to BQ


Race Tips

Soak it in. The course us beautiful around LSU Lakes and campus, enjoy the atmosphere


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Parking is easy. Park on 5th street, start and finish line is around the corner in 4th. Stay at Holiday Inn downtown and you can walk UK expo and start/finish


KOS's review of 2017 Louisiana Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Pros: Great organization. Voluntary corrals. LOTs of bathrooms. Flat and fast. Great t-shirt/medal. Beautiful course.

Cons: Only that it was warm. Baton Rouge has a nice little gem of a run. I'm surprised it isn't growing in popularity.


Race Tips

More times than not I run a BQ time. This race was no exception. 325 ft. of gain. Start off easy and enjoy!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Watermark was nice. 5 blocks from the start - easy walk. Go to the Federal Building after the run. You can see the finish line and all the events from the 27th. Floor.