The Zydeco Marathon was the 275th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 288th largest in 2023.
This year 8.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 10.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2024.
This gives the Zydeco Marathon the 165th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 28th highest percentage so far in 2025.
Its Course Score of 99.62 ranks it as the 77th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest course in Louisiana.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Zydeco Marathon a PR Score of 98.72. This PR Score ranks it as the 194th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Louisiana.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Zydeco Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 41 feet (12m) Min Elevation: 15 feet (4m)
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