Louisiana Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady climb ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 44°F at the start to 55°F by the finish, with a light wind from the WNW peaking at 9 mph. Humidity levels are moderate at 66%, making hydration essential, especially as temperatures increase. The toughest conditions will occur between miles 20-26 with a headwind, so a conservative pacing strategy is recommended to maintain energy.
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Race Info
The Louisiana Marathon takes place in Baton Rouge on the weekend before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the marathon and half marathon on Sunday and a Quarter Marathon and 5K on Saturday. The marathon and half marathon start downtown and run past LSU's campus and University Lakes; the marathon continues along the river and through historic neighborhoods, and the half marathon splits off to finish downtown toward the State Capitol. The marathon course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier, and the half marathon course is USATF certified. Course records in the marathon are 2:23:47 for men (Josh Ordway, 2016) and 2:43:57 for women (Rachel Booth, 2019). Source
