Louisiana Marathon
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Event overview
The Louisiana Marathon takes place on January 17-18, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The event was established in 2012 and the 2026 edition is the 15th anniversary. It is scheduled on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend and uses roadways through downtown Baton Rouge, the University Lakes area, the LSU campus, and several historic neighborhoods. The listed event location is 660 N 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. The weekend programme includes packet pickup and an expo, an official athlete guide, a Visit Baton Rouge Finish Fest, and participant tracking.
Races and key details
The event features multiple race distances and associated time limits:
- Marathon - 26.2 miles (6 hour time limit)
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles (4 hour time limit)
- Window World Quarter Marathon - 6.55 miles (2.25 hour time limit)
- Window World 5K - 3.1 miles (2.25 hour time limit)
- Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon - 1 mile (30 minute time limit; open to ages 2-12)
- Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash (open to ages 2 and under; registration opens Oct 9, 2025 at 11:35am CDT)
Time limits are listed per event. Additional event information such as course maps, awards, and volunteer opportunities is provided in the race materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.