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Louisiana Marathon
Saturday January 17th, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · Quarter Marathon · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
Welcome to the Louisiana Marathon Running Festival. Rendezvous with runners from 50 states and over 30 countries who share a passion for Louisiana as they race our fast, flat and festive courses. Stick around for the best Finish Fest on the bayou and enjoy tastes of gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée, duck confit and couch du lait (to name a few dishes offered) while dancing and laughing to local jazz-funk-zydeco-country-blues live performances.
The Louisiana Marathon was established in 2012 to be a major racing event on the winter road racing calendar and running festival celebrating the passion for the sport combined with the Louisiana culture.
Friends, family and curious spectators line up along the 26.2 picturesque miles of roadways filled with inspiring sights and sounds to cheer on the many that chose to run. The Louisiana Marathon course takes runners from downtown, along the river, through the University Lakes, the Louisiana State University campus, and through historic rivertown neighborhoods.
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Louisiana Marathon, Race Date: 2025-01-19, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:28:23 | Jacob Plocher | 26 | Gautier, MS |
| 2nd Male | 2:30:25 | John Barham | 26 | Albuquerque, NM |
| 3rd Male | 2:30:48 | Colin McCatharn | 31 | New Orleans, LA |
| 4th Male | 2:33:14 | Caleb Bendewald | 30 | Granbury, TX |
| Female | 2:53:49 | Caroline Mahoney | 26 | Bedford, NH |
| 2nd Female | 2:57:06 | Jessalyn Sadler | 36 | Independence, M |
| 3rd Female | 2:57:48 | Megan Kahn | 36 | Loveland, OH |
| 4th Female | 2:59:58 | Marta Pascoa | 24 | Lake Charles, LA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:47:05 | Eric Capostagno | 43 | West Palm Beach, FL |
| M 50-59 | 3:10:21 | Christopher Gahan | 50 | Alexandria, VA |
| F 40-49 | 3:05:07 | Grace Thacker | 42 | New Orleans, LA |
DEJA VU AWARD
Runners who finish the Quarter Marathon or 5K on Saturday AND finish the Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday, receive the coveted Déjà Vu Award.
The 10-inch “crawfish tray” is common dinnerware in many Louisiana seafood restaurants, bearing the fruits of the Gulf Coast, but at the Louisiana Marathon, it is also the symbol of dedication, preparation, commitment and endurance. It’s a trophy that few earn.
The Louisiana Marathon is a USAT&F Certified course and an official Boston Qualifier route. It boasts one of the highest BQ rates of all marathons since it features a fast, flat, runner-friendly path through the lakes, along the river, around downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods.Friends, family and enthusiastic spectators line up along the course in various spotsto cheer on the runners, making for a spirited marathon.
Naples Half Marathon
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Naples, Florida
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Why run Naples? It's a flat, fast and shady loop. Spirits are always really high, in part from the carbed-up pasta feeds and also because of the really colorful Coolmax shirts! The finish line is where the party begins, with unique quality medals to all finishers who finish within the race time limit, door prizes including weekends at beach front hotels, and, of course, the cash.
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Prize Money: $17,700
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displays approximate race location · Naples FL 34102
Naples Half Marathon, Race Date: 2025-01-19, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:05:58 | Reid Buchanan | Kansas City, MO | |
| 2nd Male | 1:06:26 | Nickolas Scudder | Boulder, CO | |
| 3rd Male | 1:06:50 | Alec Sandusky | Cincinnati, OH | |
| 4th Male | 1:07:04 | Paxton Smith | Miami, FL | |
| Female | 1:16:58 | Kasandra Parker | Guttenberg, IA | |
| 2nd Female | 1:21:55 | Gabrielle Suver | Clermont, FL | |
| 3rd Female | 1:22:20 | Kayla Pokorny | Estero, FL | |
| 4th Female | 1:22:58 | Nickie Luse | Dayton, OH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:16:18 | Matthias Wilder | Winter Garden, FL | |
| M 50-59 | 1:21:46 | Chris White | Granger, IN | |
| M 60-69 | 1:34:08 | Scott Colton | Riviera Beach, FL | |
| M 70+ | 1:39:32 | Brian Cummins | Venice, FL | |
| F 40-49 | 1:34:40 | Tracey Matuszko | Fort Myers, FL | |
| F 50-59 | 1:39:06 | Mary Kate McLaughlin | Fort Myers, FL | |
| F 60-69 | 1:43:56 | Angie Dudman | Geneva, IL | |
| F 70+ | 2:09:47 | Karen Pickering | Bonita Springs, FL |
The best distance course in the state! Certified! Flat-Fast-Shady-Loop! USAT # FL10133EBM Great race shirtsUnique quality medals to all finisherswho complete the course within the 3:00 hour time limit.
Awards 5 deep for 27 age groups $15,000 cash awardsfor Open Division ( US citizens Only) Masters – Grand Masters – Senior Grand Masters -Awards for all countries $2700cash awards for age group winners ($100 each age group), and $500 award for course records.
Bermuda Triangle Challenge
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Bermuda
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 1 Mile · 10k Walk
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Surrounded by crystal clear waters warmed by the Gulf Stream, Bermuda is the ideal winter time destination for the active minded traveler.
With its lush foliage and pastel colored buildings, Bermuda is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
A short flight of 2-hours or less from most US East Coast cities and Toronto, Bermuda only feels like it’s a million miles away
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Bermuda Triangle Challenge, Race Date: 2025-01-19, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:42:06 | Adam Prunty | 29 | |
| 2nd Male | 2:49:51 | Che Compton | 50 | |
| 3rd Male | 2:58:18 | Joe Cooper | 27 | |
| 4th Male | 3:03:38 | Philip Woollins | 34 | |
| Female | 2:58:17 | Anya Culling | 24 | |
| 2nd Female | 3:39:54 | Lorita Su | 28 | |
| 3rd Female | 3:40:44 | Kelly Leighton | 49 | |
| 4th Female | 3:46:19 | Hilary Haldeman | 47 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:09:32 | Allan Fox | 44 | |
| M 50-59 | 3:33:06 | Fabrizio Alvera | 56 | |
| M 60-69 | 3:43:23 | Tommy Sinclair | 65 | |
| F 40-49 | 3:46:19 | Hilary Haldeman | 47 | |
| F 50-59 | 3:50:36 | Stephanie Hodge | 59 | |
| F 60-69 | 4:23:22 | Lisa Compton | 69 |
3M Half Marathon
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Austin, Texas
Distance: Half Marathon · Marathon Relay
Offical Race Web Site
Welcome to the 3M Half Marathon!
This year join over 7,000 fellow runners in Austin, Texas to run a personal best at the 3M Half Marathon. 3M Half is a fun and fast stand-alone half marathon boasting one of the fastest half marathon courses in the country. You’ll enjoy a point-to-point course with mostly downhill running that takes you past some of Austin’s finest locations and finishes downtown near the Texas State Capitol. Cross the finish line, grab your hefty one-of-a-kind “spinner” finisher medal, and celebrate at the energetic finish line festival complete with a beer garden!
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3M Half Marathon, Race Date: 2025-01-19, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:04:49 | HaftuKnight | 25 | Austin |
| 2nd Male | 1:04:50 | VictorShitsama | 26 | Stillwater |
| 3rd Male | 1:05:14 | ConnorWeaver | 29 | Lewisville |
| 4th Male | 1:05:17 | MattMcWilliams | 31 | Erie |
| Female | 1:12:55 | AllieKieffer | 37 | Austin |
| 2nd Female | 1:13:11 | LibbyBenzer | 24 | Orchard Park |
| 3rd Female | 1:14:25 | SteviClark | 35 | New Braunfels |
| 4th Female | 1:14:54 | SarahJackson | 36 | Austin |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:14:52 | EvanPollock | 40 | Austin |
| M 50-59 | 1:19:10 | ThomasRegan | 50 | Burns |
| M 60-69 | 1:29:34 | AnthonyZaia | 60 | Austin |
| M 70+ | 1:58:40 | RobertBowne | 71 | Austin |
| F 40-49 | 1:24:32 | ElyseDerian | 40 | Austin |
| F 50-59 | 1:29:12 | SunitaSingh | 52 | Lucas |
| F 60-69 | 1:45:41 | AliseCurry | 61 | Longmont |
| F 70+ | 2:08:45 | BarbaraFellman | 71 | Austin |
Rock N Roll Arizona Marathon
Sunday January 18th, 2026
Phoenix, Arizona
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay
Offical Race Web Site
The Marathon and Half-Marathon courses or the new Mini- Marathon or Bike Tour courses take you through the three host cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe! The Marathon and Bike Tour start at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, while the Half-Marathon and Mini-Marathon are loop courses launching from downtown Tempe. All the courses end in Tempe at ASU’s Sun Devil and Sun Angel Stadium.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series makes running fun. Each year, more athletes participate in Rock ‘n’ Roll running events than any other running series in the United States.
What started as a simple idea in 1998 – a marathon with bands along the course celebrating each participant – soon transformed the running landscape igniting the second running boom.
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Prize Money: $12000
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displays approximate race location · Phoenix AZ 85004
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Alfred Bracero
This was my very first road marathon and I absolutely loved it! I run a lot of trail runs and I definitely loved doing my very first road Marathon.
This was my very first road marathon and I absolutely loved it! I run a lot of trail runs and I definitely loved doing my very first road Marathon.
Rock N Roll Arizona Marathon, Race Date: 2023-01-15, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:29:34 | Zachary Garner | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:44:04 | Tom Clarke | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:48:54 | Timothy Dailey | ||
| 4th Male | 3:07:53 | Jerod Honrath | ||
| Female | 2:43:39 | Ashley Paulson | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:49:40 | Kailua Prouix | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:52:17 | Kai Sharbone | ||
| 4th Female | 3:43:22 | Mihwa Kim |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:48:54 | Timothy Dailey | ||
| M 50-59 | 2:52:42 | John Litzenberg Iii | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:27:03 | Bryan Baroffio | ||
| M 70+ | 4:06:56 | Jerry Hammervold | ||
| F 40-49 | 2:53:57 | Maria Lindberg | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:30:06 | Chantel Efraimson | ||
| F 60-69 | 4:35:20 | Helen Schmidlkofer | ||
| F 70+ | 5:33:58 | Carole Hoglund |
About the Course
Enjoy the prettiest marathon course and be entertained by music as you cover your 26.2 miles.
Qualify for the Remix Challenge: Join us both Saturday AND Sunday to take on the Remix Challenge. Run ANY distance on Saturday (relay included) AND ANY distance on Sunday to earn a third medal, the Remix Challenge Medal!
Participant Perks
- Scenic Course
- Live, Local Bands on Course
- Spirited Cheer Squads on Course
- Technical Participant T-Shirt
- Exclusive Finisher Medal
- Gear Bag
- Plentiful Course Support
- A Beer at the Finish Line Festival
- Admission to the Finish Line Festival and Post-Race Concert
- Admission to the Two-Day Health and Fitness Expo
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