Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon
Get the whole family active at the running festival. Join us for the Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon Challenge, 1-Mile Kid's Marathon or the 3.1-mile 5K. Our mission is to instill running as a part of a healthy lifestyle in our kids at an early age. With your help, we can add healthy, happy and active to our unique culture.
The Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon
DATE: January 18, 2025
START TIME: 10:15am
START LOCATION: Corner of North 3rd Street and North Street
FINISH LOCATION: Main Finish Line - North 4th Street
TOP 3 SCHOOLS
We will have cash awards for the TOP 3 SCHOOLS with the most participants. First place will receive $500, second will receive $300, and third will receive $150! You MUST identify your child's school when you complete the registration in order for the school to get credit.
FAST FACTS
What is included with a Kid's Marathon registration?
*ATHLETE bib with electronic timing chip
*PARENT bib to be worn by the parent/guardian responsible for checking the child out after the race.
*Event T-Shirt (youth sizing available)
*Finisher Medal at the finish line
*Finish Festival Food and Beverage tickets
*Kids Zone - Inflatable and fun activities for the kids
Is there an age limit? The Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon is for children 12 years old and under. Kids 12+ should register for the Louisiana Marathon 5K.
(Both distances are friendly to walking and race staff attend a "half-mile" turnaround to let the little kids get back to the finish line quicker if they like.)
Can parents run with their children? Yes, but we encourage you to let them run on their own. The course is closely monitored and secured by race officials and local police. Parents running the 5K race need to be registered runners and have their own bib.
Finish Line & Kid Checkout: Only race personnel and kids participating in the race will be allowed in the finish chute and checkout areas. Once you see your child in the finish chute, you can show your PARENT bib to the attendant to claim your child. If you have multiple kids, you will need to show your PARENT bib for each child in order for them to be released. If a parent runs with their child, please WEAR the PARENT bib.
If you do not have the PARENT bib that matches the CHILD bib, the attendant will verify the information on the back with your photo ID. If you don't have a photo ID, you will be directed to one of our police partners to claim your child.
