The Louisiana Marathon
Louisiana Marathon gives runners a flat Baton Rouge qualifier with LSU-area miles, downtown energy, a six-hour cutoff, and January race timing.
Quick facts
- Flat Baton Rouge marathon in January.
- USATF-certified Boston qualifier.
- Course includes LSU, lakes, downtown, and neighborhoods.
- Six-hour course limit for the full marathon.
About the Louisiana Marathon
The Louisiana Marathon is a January Baton Rouge race that works well for runners looking for a flat certified course without a giant-marathon feel. The weekend includes several distances, but the full marathon has clear qualifier appeal.
Course
The marathon starts downtown and runs through Baton Rouge, LSU-area roads, the lakes, and historic neighborhoods before returning toward the finish. The profile is flat and runner-friendly.
Race-day weather
January in Baton Rouge can be quick if cool air holds, but humidity and rain are possible. Runners should plan for Southern winter variability rather than assuming perfect conditions.
Past Louisiana Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, January 17, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, January 18, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, January 14, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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The Louisiana Marathon FAQ
When is The Louisiana Marathon?
The 2027 Louisiana Marathon is on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Is The Louisiana Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The Louisiana Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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