Lafayette General Zydeco Marathon

2019 Lafayette General Zydeco Marathon & Half
March 10, 2019 
Downtown Lafayette, LA
Starts at 7:00 AM

 

Zydeco Marathon & 1/2 is a full and half marathon running event held in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Lafayette is world reknown for our rich heritage, awesome cajun food, and, of course, Zydeco music.  Zydeco Marathon combines a fun, safe, and memorable run with our Finish Line Festival, bringing all that Lafayette is known for straight to you after your run.  Zydeco Marathon & 1/2 is a USATF sanctioned event on a certified course.  We are a Boston Qualifier.    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 16 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.
Identification- You must show photo ID to receive your race number and timing chip.You must pick up your own race packet and race number.
Packet Pickup- Packet pick up will be at the expo only, Saturday, March 9th, 2019, 10 am to 8 pm.  The expo will be held at the Blackham Coliseum located at 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70506.  NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP, AT THE EXPO ONLY
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.  
Participation Benefits Scenic Course- the route that will be selected will cover some of the best of Lafayette.
Route Motivation- Cheering locals lining the course for plentiful Course Support
Race shirt- Participant Shirt & Swag Bag.
Medal- Finishers receive a medal as they cross the finish line. 
Finish line festival- Finish line festival featuring the best live music in our area!
Expo- Running exposition the day prior of the event located at Blackham Coliseum at 2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70506.