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2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

The Zydeco Marathon in Lafayette, Louisiana, offers a fast, flat course with a lively Cajun atmosphere.

Race Date

Mar 6, 2027

Location

Lafayette, LA

Standout79

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
8,007

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat Post RaceGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Zydeco Marathon, held annually in Lafayette, Louisiana, invites runners to experience the heart of Cajun Country. This race series, first run in 2016, has grown into a beloved event, drawing participants from approximately 25 states.

The half marathon course is a certified, flat, and fast loop, designed to be a personal best-friendly challenge. With minimal elevation change and typical race-day temperatures ranging from the low 50s to low 70s, it offers ideal conditions for runners aiming for speed.

Around 750 finishers typically cross the line, with about a quarter of them returning year after year, attesting to the race's appeal. Participants receive a race bib, bag, shirt, and a finisher's medal, capped off by a festive finish line celebration with food, drinks, and music.

Race-provided description

-GENERAL INFORMATION-   FULL MARATHON: All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027Must be 15 years or older on Race Day to ParticipateThis event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing HALF MARATHON: All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027 Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to ParticipateThis event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing HALF MARATHON TEAM RELAY:  All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027 Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to ParticipateThis event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing 5K: All Participants receive Race Bib, 5k Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music on Saturday, March 6, 2027.Runners Registering for the Full, Half or Relay can sign up for the 5K Race. Runners registered for a Sunday event & the 5K event will receive a separate Race Bib & Race Shirt for Saturday, March 6th & Sunday, March 7th, 2027This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing 1 Mile: All Participants receive Race Bib, Finisher's Ribbon (upon completion of the race) on Saturday, March 6, 2027This event will not be timed.   LATE REGISTRATION – Late Registration will be offered at Packet Pick-Up.  NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY. DEADLINE– Packet pickup is the last chance for registration. Friday, February 12, 2027 is the last day to register and be guaranteed a t-shirt with your registration. CONFIRMATION– There will be confirmation support through the RunSignUp website once registration has started. DEFERRAL POLICY– There will be a $25 fee to defer registration to the next year's race. The deadline for deferral is March 6, 2027 at midnight. Once deferred, the registrant is ineligible for the following year's early registration promos, and the items (Shirt, Bib, etc) from the deferred year's race are forfeited. Registrants may only defer one consecutive year. Instructions on how to defer your registration.  Click on Manage Registration in your confirmation email.  Choose Defer Registration at the top of the page and follow instructions. NO REFUND POLICY - Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your race number to anyone else.    -DISTANCE SWITCHES-   UPGRADE from the Half Marathon to the Full Marathon – There will be a fee to upgrade from the Half Marathon to the Full Marathon to make up for the cost difference between the two distances. The deadline to upgrade is March 5, 2027.  Instructions on how to defer your registration. Click on Manage Registration in your confirmation email. Choose Transfer Event at the top of the page and follow instructions. DOWNGRADE for the Full Marathon to the Half Marathon – There are no refunds given to downgrade from the Full Marathon to the Half Marathon. There may be a fee if the cost difference is greater for the Half than you paid for the Full at the time of the original registration.  The deadline to downgrade is March 5, 2027.  Instructions on how to defer your registration. Click on Manage Registration in your confirmation email. Choose Transfer Event at the top of the page and follow instructions.  THERE WILL BE NO DISTANCE SWITCHED BETWEEN SATURDAY EVENTS & SUNDAY EVENTS!   -RACE RULES-

  Age Requirements- On the day of the race participants must meet the minimum age requirements. Half Marathon Participants must be at least 13 years old on the day of the race to participate. Full Marathon participants must be at least 15 years old on race day to participate

No Refund Policy- Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your race number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your entry fee to future races.

Readiness- You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of a Marathon or Half Marathon. Each runner is responsible for knowing their capabilities and limitations.  The weather is south Louisiana in March can vary from 40 F and rainy to 80 F and near 100% humidity. 

Identification- You must show a photo ID to receive your race number and timing chip.

Packet Pickup-  All items must be picked up at Packet Pick-Up.  We can not mail your items to you.

Race Numbers- Race numbers are required to participate.

Effort- The effort must be your own. No coaches, handcycles, bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, baby joggers, or dogs will be allowed on the course. Secure Zone There is a secure, sectioned-off area, located immediately after the finish line where runners get their photos taken & receive their medals. No Spectators or Family Members are allowed in this area!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Parc International, Lafayette, LA, 70501

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles3.1 Miles1 MilesAinsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k

Quality Score

Standout79
Methodology
Heritage20/20

11 years running

Size14/15

~676 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

25% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw8/10

runners from 25 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:13:05

Weather2/10

typical high 72°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

72°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 8,007 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

8,007

Median time

2:17:27

Latest turnout

754

States

45

10%
25%
75%
90%
0:25p50 median ≈ 2:156:00

Turnout by year

20192026

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile?

The 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile is held on Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.

Where does the 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile take place?

It takes place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

What distances does the 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k.

Is the 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile course flat and good for a PR?

The 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile?

HalfRuns has finish records for 8,007 runners who have completed the 2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile.

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