Which Louisiana cities have the most marathons?
Metairie (1), New Orleans (1), Shreveport (1), Baton Rouge (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Louisiana · Marathon
2026-2027 Marathons in Louisiana
Every upcoming Marathon in Louisiana, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
5 upcoming marathons · 3 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Louisiana races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Louisiana Marathons by City
The Next Marathons in Louisiana
5 total Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fleet Feet Metairie Full & Half Marathon Metairie, LAFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026New Orleans Marathon New Orleans, LAFrom $150Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Sportspectrum's Log Jammer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Shreveport, LAFrom $120Details Sun, Jan 17, 2027The Louisiana Marathon Baton Rouge, LAFrom $150Details Sun, Mar 7, 20272027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile Lafayette, LAFrom $135Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Louisiana
When are most marathons held in Louisiana?
November is the busiest month for Marathon races in Louisiana, with 2 of the 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Louisiana Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 Marathon races in Louisiana with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:32:25, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.