Races Marathon · Baton Rouge, USA
Louisiana Marathon
Louisiana Marathon is a flat marathon in Baton Rouge, USA, held each January. A flat loop from downtown Baton Rouge near the State Capitol, through the LSU campus and around the University Lakes, with only minor inclines. Cool to mild and often humid, around 5 to 17°C. On a course as flat as Louisiana Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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When
January
next: Sunday 17 January 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Cool to mild and often humid, around 5 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
A flat loop from downtown Baton Rouge near the State Capitol, through the LSU campus and around the University Lakes, with only minor inclines.
On a course as flat as Louisiana Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $150 until 16 November 2026, then higher (2027 race)
Official Louisiana Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 17 January 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, quarter marathon, 5k
The course in numbers
The route runs round the University Lakes, along the river, around downtown and across the LSU campus, then through older neighbourhoods. The organiser calls it fast and flat.
- Course status
- USATF certified (LA23010DJR)
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Pick your goal for Baton Rouge
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Louisiana Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Louisiana Marathon?
- The next Louisiana Marathon is on Sunday 17 January 2027 in Baton Rouge, USA. It is held each January.
- Is the Louisiana Marathon course flat?
- A flat loop from downtown Baton Rouge near the State Capitol, through the LSU campus and around the University Lakes, with only minor inclines.
- How do I enter the Louisiana Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $150 until 16 November 2026, then higher (2027 race).
- Is the Louisiana Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Louisiana Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Louisiana Marathon?
- Train specifically for Baton Rouge — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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