The Louisiana Marathon

 

BIENVENUE AU MARATHON DE LOUISIANE DANS LA VILLE BATON ROUGE

Welcome to Rendezvous15. The Louisiana Marathon Packet Pickup & Expo presented by Explore Louisiana is the official start to the Louisiana Marathon running festival where runners will find our Commemorative Retail Store and be greeted with traditional Louisiana hospitality. 

 

Explore Louisiana Pre-Race Packet Pickup and Retail Store Location

Raising Cane's River Center Ballroom
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Explore Louisiana Pre-Race Packet Pickup and Retail Store Hours

Friday, January 16, 2026 • 11:00am–6:00pm
Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 10:00am–5:00pm

 

Race Day Packet Pickup Hours and Location

Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 6:00am–7:30am (Quarter & 5K); 6:00am–10:00am (Kids) - AZ Young Park
Sunday, January 18, 2026 • 5:30am–6:30am (Full & Half) - AZ Young Park

*Maps for Pre-Race Packet Pickup and Race Day Packet Pickup will be updated closer to the race.

 

Parking

There is plenty of street and garage parking for packet pickup in downtown Baton Rouge.  Flat rate and hourly rate garages and lots are nearby, as well as metered spaces. 

Access a Printable Parking Guide Here

 

What to Bring

Registered participants can confirm registration on this website. Participants must present a valid government-issued ID or a copy of your registration confirmation. Digital copies (your phone screen) are allowed at packet pickup to receive your packet.

 

Proxy Pickup

Someone other than the registered participant can pick up a packet as long as the friend or family member presents a copy of the participant’s registration confirmation and/or the participant’s photo ID. Digital copies (your phone screen) are allowed. There are NO exceptions to this requirement. 

 

Late Registration

Late registration is available at packet pickup unless the race(s) sells out. The Louisiana Marathon will post a notice regarding closed races on our website, Facebook and Instagram. Participants can register or change races in the Race Registration area.  

 

Registration Confirmation

Registered participants should receive a confirmation email during the registration process. While the only requirement is that you present your government-issued photo ID, we also recommend either printing your confirmation and bringing it to packet pickup or having a copy electronically available on your mobile device. 

 

Mail My Bib Swag Pickup

If you paid to have your bib mailed to you, you will NOT need to come to Packet Pickup before the race starts. We will have your shirt and any other SWAG items available for you to collect AFTER you finish the race.  On race day, once you have finished, you can collect your SWAG items from the "Mail My Bib Swag Pickup" tent.  You are welcome to attend a pre-race Packet Pickup as well, but it is not necessary.  Bibs are mailed 2.5 weeks ahead of race weekend via USPS.