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The Louisiana Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 145 m D+ in Baton Rouge (Louisiana, United States)

LocationBâton-Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesShow on map(30.4515° N, 91.1871° W)
Date & StatusJanuary 16, 2027 to January 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +145 m

The Louisiana Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Bâton-Rouge, Louisiana, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +145 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +76 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from January 16, 2027 to January 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thelouisianamarathon.com).

Official website
The Louisiana Marathon in Bâton-Rouge (Work: "Race runners in Courmayeur", Photo: Parkywiki, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Race runners in Courmayeur" · Photo: Parkywiki · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunLakes & PondsMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+145 m120 m - 181 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+76 m123 m - 155 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KRoad Running10 km+45 m126 m - 145 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m129 m - 138 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+145 m D+
Elevation loss
-145 m D-
Altitude range
120 m - 181 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.7 % / 1.3 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+145 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS30.4515° N, 91.1872° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 120 m to 181 m above sea level (+145 m D+, -145 m D-)

Peak: 181 m·at 16.4 km·Ø 0.7 %
120 m140 m161 m181 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km181 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Louisiana Marathon take place?

The Louisiana Marathon takes place in Bâton-Rouge, Louisiana, US (start area at coordinates 30.4515° N, 91.1871° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from January 16, 2027 to January 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Louisiana Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +145 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +76 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Louisiana Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +145 m of elevation gain and -145 m of elevation loss, ranging between 120 m and 181 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Louisiana Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thelouisianamarathon.com).