Louisiana Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a cool start at 44°F, gradually warming to 59°F by the finish. Wind will be a factor with a light crosswind in the early miles, shifting to headwinds from mile 5 and again from miles 21-27. Runners should adjust their pacing strategy for the headwinds in tough segments and stay hydrated as humidity remains at 66%.
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Race Info
The Louisiana Marathon started in 2012 and runs through downtown Baton Rouge, LSU's campus, University Lakes, along the river and through historic neighborhoods. The half marathon finishes downtown with a run toward the State Capitol. Both courses are USATF certified and Boston Marathon qualifiers. Race weekend falls the Saturday and Sunday before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and also includes a Quarter Marathon, 5K, and kids races. Source
