Marathons in Louisiana

Louisiana is home to 3 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Every Woman's Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 4,300 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

New OrleansLouisianaUnited States

Every Woman's Marathon

The Every Woman's Marathon draws approximately 4,300 finishers on an urban road course in rotating U.S. host cities and was built specifically to celebrate women runners at scale. The next edition is scheduled for 28 February 2027 in New Orleans, Louisiana; there is no in-person race in 2026. The course passes downtown streets, local parks, and signature landmarks of the current host city — recent editions have included Savannah and Scottsdale. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 28 February 2027

Baton RougeLouisianaUnited States

Louisiana Marathon

The Louisiana Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each January on an urban road in Baton Rouge, United States. Its festival-style finish and winter date make it one of the Gulf South's anchor marathons. The route passes the State Capitol, LSU-area roads, and river-city neighborhoods lined with live oaks. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Friday, 15 January 2027

New OrleansLouisianaUnited States

Rock n Roll New Orleans Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon attracts approximately 2,800 finishers each February through the Crescent City with live music at every mile. The course passes the French Quarter, Garden District mansions, and the Mississippi River levee on flat Louisiana terrain. February's mild Mardi Gras season weather and the city's unmatched post-race culture make it America's most festive winter marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 27 February 2027

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HoustonTexasUnited States· 476 km away

Houston Marathon

The Houston Marathon draws approximately 8,500 finishers on an urban road in Houston, United States. The course starts and finishes at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The route passes Hermann Park, Rice University, and the Galleria area. Very flat — one of the fastest winter marathons in the US.

Next race: Sunday, 17 January 2027

The WoodlandsTexasUnited States· 485 km away

The Woodlands Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each March on a suburban road in The Woodlands, United States. It is Texas's most prominent spring BQ-focused marathon outside the major-city winter races. The course passes waterway corridors, pine-lined residential boulevards, and packed spectator zones in the town center. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Little RockArkansasUnited States· 543 km away

Little Rock Marathon

The Little Rock Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each March on an urban road in Little Rock, United States. Its oversized finisher medal is one of the race's signature traditions. The route passes the Arkansas State Capitol, the Clinton Presidential Center area, and the Arkansas River corridor. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

MemphisTennesseeUnited States· 561 km away

St. Jude Memphis Marathon

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend draws approximately 1,846 marathon finishers each December through Tennessee's blues capital while raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The course passes Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Mississippi River bluffs on rolling Memphis terrain. December's mild Mid-South winter and the hospital's lifesaving mission make it America's most charitable marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 5 December 2026

HuntsvilleAlabamaUnited States· 628 km away

Rocket City Marathon

The Rocket City Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each December on an urban road in Huntsville, United States. Few U.S. races lean into aerospace identity as fully as this long-running Alabama marathon. The course passes the U.S. Space & Rocket Center district, older neighborhoods, and broad roads under the Appalachian foothills. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Friday, 11 December 2026

DallasTexasUnited States· 672 km away

Dallas Marathon

The Dallas Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers on an urban road in Dallas, United States. The course starts and finishes at Dallas City Hall. The route passes Dealey Plaza, White Rock Lake, and the Katy Trail. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 13 December 2026

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