Zydeco Marathon

Lafayette, LA, USA · March 7, 2027·

53°·65° high·Breezy·Dry

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68° high

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Mild start, warm finish

Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F at the start to 68°F by the finish. Wind will be light at 10 mph from the ESE, with humidity averaging 63%. Runners should consider adjusting their pace as the heat increases and stay hydrated throughout the race.

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The Zydeco Marathon is held in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, on a Sunday in March, with the marathon, half marathon and two-person half marathon relay starting together at 7:00 AM from 537 Jefferson St. The 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K are held on the Saturday. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The finish line festival at Parc International has live music and food. Source

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Race weekend

Saturday, March 6

7:30 AM1 Mile Fun Run (1.0 mi)

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, March 7

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Zydeco Marathon?

The 2027 Zydeco Marathon will be held on Sunday March 7, 2027.

Is the Zydeco Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Zydeco Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Zydeco Marathon?

The time limit for the Zydeco Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Zydeco Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 72°F and a low of 55°F with a 7% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 13 years of data

Avg Temp

62°F

L:57° H:67°

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1 of 13 yrs

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Dew52°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2026	66°/67°	Light	66°
2025 Zydeco Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	55°/68°	-	36°
2024 Zydeco Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	48°/63°	-	47°
2023 Zydeco Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2023	73°/78°	-	68°
2022 Zydeco Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	34°/47°	-	22°
2021 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	68°/76°	-	64°
2020 Zydeco Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2020	46°/66°	-	44°
2019 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	69°/73°	-	70°
2018 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	63°/74°	-	62°
2017 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2017	49°/55°	-	46°
2016 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	61°/74°	-	62°
2015 Zydeco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	52°/64°	-	42°
2014 Zydeco Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	51°/65°	-	45°

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