2026 Louisiana Marathon
The 2026 Louisiana Marathon will take place on January 17-18, 2026, in Baton Rouge, United States. Participants can expect winter weather conditions typical for Baton Rouge in January, which generally include cool temperatures averaging in the 40s°F (4-9°C) with a potential for chilly mornings; dressing in layers is recommended for comfort during the races. The event offers a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K, and a children's marathon, providing options for runners of all ages and endurance levels.
What distances are available for this event?
- →Full Marathon (26.2 miles) on January 18, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM CST
- →Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on January 18, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM CST
- →Window World Louisiana Quarter Marathon on January 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM CST
- →Window World Louisiana Marathon 5K on January 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM CST
- →Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon on January 17, 2026, starting at 10:15 AM CST
- →Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash on January 17, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM CST
How much does registration cost?
Full Marathon
- →Current Price: $155
- →Strikethrough Price: $170
Half Marathon
- →Current Price: $145
- →Strikethrough Price: $160
Window World Louisiana Quarter Marathon
- →Current Price: $65
- →Strikethrough Price: $70
Window World Louisiana Marathon 5K
- →Current Price: $40
- →Strikethrough Price: $45
Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon
- →Price: $25
Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash
- →Price: $10
When does the registration price increase?
For the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Window World Louisiana Quarter Marathon, and Window World Louisiana Marathon 5K, the price increases after January 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
What are the time limits for the races?
- →Full Marathon: 6 hours (13:45/mile pace)
- →Half Marathon: 4 hours (18:20/mile pace)
- →Window World Louisiana Quarter Marathon: 2.25 hours (20:30/mile pace)
- →Window World Louisiana Marathon 5K: 2.25 hours (43:30/mile pace)
- →Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon: 30 minutes
What are the event dates and times?
- →Window World Louisiana Quarter Marathon and 5K: January 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
- →Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon: January 17, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM CST
- →Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash: January 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST
- →Full Marathon and Half Marathon: January 18, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
What are the age requirements for the children's events?
- →Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon: Ages 2 – 12 years
- →Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash: Ages 2 years and under
When does registration close for the children's events?
- →Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon: Registration ends January 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST
- →Birth Center of Baton Rouge Diaper Dash: Registration ends January 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST