THE LOUISIANA MARATHON COURSE,
A BOSTON QUALIFIER, CERTIFICATION #LA11019JF
The Louisiana Marathon® celebrates the unique culture and lifestyle of the state with a passion for running. The event brings a nationally recognized running festival to the state capital, Baton Rouge. And with a multi-race format,there’s something for every runner: the kids, the couch-to-5Kers and the serious long distance competitors.
On January 19, 2014, friends, family and curious spectators will line up along the 26.2 miles of roadways for the second annual even. In true tailgating fashion, they will cheer on the many who chose to run the fast, flat and festive path through the lakes, along the river, around downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods.
As a running festival which offers a featured full Marathon, The Half and The Advocate Cypress 5K & Kids Marathon; participants, volunteers and spectators can enjoy local food and beverage offerings and live music from around the state.
The Louisiana Marathon course has been secured a USAT&F Certification: it is officially a Boston Qualifier route.
SEE YOUR COURSE
The Louisiana Marathon® will not be oversold January 19, 2014. As a multi-race format, there is something for everyone. Runners and spectators will enjoy local music & entertainment along the course. Louisiana may be the birthplace of America’s only indigenous art form – jazz, but the state also hosts a diverse range of musical styles from country, gospel and blues to hip hop, rockabilly and rock’n'roll. You can expect to be entertained along the course by an incredible wealth of musical talent. When you come to Louisiana, don’t miss the music.
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MARATHON COURSE ELEVATION CHART
THE HALF
Join the fastest growing race distance in the country. Custom designed Louisiana Half Marathon medals will be awarded for all finishers and Top Finisher Gear will be 3 deep in each division for the Louisiana Half Marathon.
THE ADVOCATE CYPRESS 5K
This isn’t your neighborhood 5K. You get to finish in style and receive an official 5K Medal from The Louisiana Marathon. If you are hoping to participate in The Louisiana Marathon festivities, but you are looking for something a little less than 26.2 or 13.1 miles, then this is it!
Sprinters, joggers, walkers can all participate in this event. Strollers and Baby Joggers are allowed but are asked to remain towards the back of the group for safety purposes.
THE ADVOCATE KIDS MARATHON
The Louisiana Marathon teamed up with The Advocate in state-wide effort to inspire healthy lifestyles, especially among children, to produce the Kids Marathon. There are 9 and 4 week training programs available for free. Children log their miles and on race day they will complete their last 1.2 Miles or .5 Miles and receive their own The Advocate Kids Marathon Medal!
SPECTATORS
As we get closer to the race, The Louisiana Marathon® race committee will be releasing updated information about the spectator experience. We will be providing information about everything from parking to road blockage, from pasta dinners to guest speakers and from on course music to the post-race Finish Line Festival line ups and beer & food tents. To stay up-to-date, check the site often or LIKE us on Facebook.com/thelamarathon or Follow @thelamarathon on Twitter.
View Spectator Locations and Time Chart for each Mile >>>Here
MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON RECORDS
| EVENT | NAME |
COUNTRY |
TIME |
YEAR |
| Male Marathon | ||||
| Course Record | Matt Manning |
USA |
2:33:42 |
2012 |
| American Record | Khalid Khannouchi |
USA |
2:05:38 |
2002 |
| World Record | Patrick Makau |
KEN |
2:03:38 |
2011 |
| Female Marathon | ||||
| Course Record | Rosalie Teeuwen |
USA |
2:57:29 |
2013 |
| American Record | Deena Kastor |
USA |
2:19:36 |
2006 |
| World Record | Paula Radcliffe |
GBR |
2:15:25 |
2003 |
| Male Half-Marathon | ||||
| Course Record | Michael Anderson |
USA |
1:14:37 |
2013 |
| American Record | Ryan Hall |
USA |
59:43 |
2008 |
| World Record | Zersenay Tadesse |
ERI |
58:23 |
2010 |
| Female Half-Marathon | ||||
| Course Record | Rachel Booth |
USA |
1:17:19 |
2013 |
| American Record | Deena Kastor |
USA |
1:07:34 |
2006 |
| World Record | Mary Keitany |
KEN |
1:05:50 |
2011 |
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
If you are not running, please consider volunteering. The Louisiana Marathon® offers great opportunities to give back to our sport.
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MAPS & DIRECTIONS
For maps and directions to The Expo and the race start/finish/Finish Fest at The Louisiana Marathon from Lafayette (I-10 eastbound), New Orleans (I-10 westbound) or the Northshore (I-12 westbound), click here for for more information…
The Finish Line & Finish Festival address for GPS:
Finish Line & Finish Festival
900 N. Third St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
PARKING
Parking Garages
- Belle of Baton Rouge
- Baton Rouge River Center
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
The Louisiana Marathon race committee thanks our engaged and committed sponsors and partners. This event benefits from active sponsorships and partnerships. To learn more about our sponsors and partners or if your company is interested in customizing a package and building a long term relationship, Click Here >>
