Zydeco Marathon
Zydeco Marathon runs through Lafayette on a flat certified course, pairing Cajun neighborhoods, live music, humid spring air, and a downtown festival.
Quick facts
- Flat USATF-certified course through Lafayette.
- Parc International hosts the finish festival.
- Cajun food and live music shape the post-race scene.
- Six-hour course window.
About the Zydeco Marathon
Lafayette's two-day running weekend places the marathon, half, and relay on Sunday after Saturday's shorter races. Food and music anchor the finish celebration.
Course
The flat road route starts near Jefferson Street and tours Lafayette before finishing at Parc International. Numerous turns replace elevation as the main pacing interruption.
Race-day weather
Early March can be cool, warm, humid, rainy, or windy. Gulf moisture and a late temperature rise are realistic even on an otherwise fast day.
Past Zydeco Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 7, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
Zydeco Marathon FAQ
When is the Zydeco Marathon?
The 2027 Zydeco Marathon is on Sunday, March 7, 2027.
Is Zydeco Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Zydeco 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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