Baton Rouge is home to multiple annual running races and fundraising walks. With local endurance event production company FreshJunkie Racing at the helm, many of the city’s major racing events are just around the corner.
The Louisiana Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier held in January, offers an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Known for its scenic, flat route that winds through Baton Rouge’s downtown district, historic neighborhoods and LSU. The race weekend includes: full marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K, Kids Marathon and Expo.
The Mardi Gras Mambo 10K/15K in February promises to spread the excitement of carnival season to all runners and walkers alike, as they weave through the Capital City’s downtown streets; and the local favorite Tiger 10K, that ends with a photo finish inside LSU’s Tiger Stadium, is getting a revamp with its new date in 2025. This running community knows how to have a good time – all that’s missing is you!
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