A RUNNING FESTIVAL WITH LAGNIAPPE
 The Louisiana Marathon is so much more than a run, it&#39;s a culturally rich festival that celebrates both running and the unique, festive culture that defines the state.
Louisiana is well known for its festivals, where we celebrate the incredible food, music, and dancing that surrounds us. The Louisiana Marathon adds running to that mix for a truly unforgettable weekend. Come run a fast, flat, and fun racecourse, and then enjoy a true Louisiana Festival featuring local musicians, cold beer, and some of the best southern cuisine around. 
The Louisiana Marathon was established in 2012 with a two-fold mission. The first was to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle and help us become a healthier, fitter state. The second was to be a major racing event on the winter road racing calendar known as a unique running festival that celebrates passion for the sport of running, combined with Louisiana culture.
Each Rendezvous running festival is scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend which takes place in Louisiana’s capitol city, Baton Rouge. As a multi-race format there’s a race for everyone: Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Louisiana Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), Louisiana Marathon 5K (3.1 miles) and a Louisiana Blue Kid&#39;s Marathon (1 mile).
Friends, family, and curious spectators line up along miles of picturesque roadways, filled with inspiring Louisiana sights and sounds to cheer on runners. The Louisiana Marathon course takes runners from downtown Baton Rouge through the University Lakes, the Louisiana State University campus, and through historic river town neighborhoods.
It’s so much more than a race. Come see what lagniappe is all about.

The Louisiana Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

The 2023 Louisiana Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 15.

Thousands of runners take part in Louisiana Marathon

PR'd here, fantastic race, would do it again

Full Assisted

Louisiana Quarter Marathon

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Kids Marathon

Louisiana Marathon 5K

Half Marathon

Quarter Assisted

5K Assisted

Half Assisted

Full Marathon

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results