Course Information
The Amazing Half Marathon event consists of three distances from which participants can choose. There is a Half Marathon, 5K, and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. The courses for all races will start and finish in downtown Baton Rouge near Town Square.
HALF MARATHON
The Amazing Half Marathon course boasts several features coveted by runners looking to earn a PR- fast, flat, fun, and new! The course will begin in downtown Baton Rouge and wind through charming business districts, old Baton Rouge neighborhoods, the Baton Rouge lakes systems, and return to downtown, with a straight shot to the finish for fun (no more uphill)!
*Maximum Time Allowed for Half Marathoners: 4 hours (approx. 18 min/mi pace)
*All turnarounds are clearly marked and staffed by Race Operations Crew
CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE MAP AND TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
5K
The Amazing 5K course will start on North Blvd. at Town Square in Downtown Baton Rouge. It will take a nice long downhill at the start and continue down rolling North Blvd. The only elevation change worth noting is the North Street Overpass, just before mile 1 (outbound) and just past mile 2 (inbound), where runners have been known to enjoy the delicious aroma of bread baking nearby. The race will turn onto N. 19th St., and the first pass at the water stop at Dufroq Elementary School occurs at approximately mile 1.25. Runners take a quick tour of the Garden District and turn at Cherokee St. to head back in passing the water stop again at mile 1.75. The finish line awaits our 5K runners back at Town Square.
*Maximum Time Allowed for 5K runners: 1 hour 30 minutes (approx. 29 min/mi pace)
*All turnarounds are clearly marked and staffed by Race Operations Crew
CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE MAP AND TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS
1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN
The 1 Mile Family Fun Run provides everyone, even our youngest runners, the chance to feel the exhilaration of crossing the finish line. Open to children of all ages, and adults alike.
The 1 Mile Family Fun Run will be an out and back on North Blvd. Parents are allowed to run with children, but need to be registered to participate with them. The emphasis is on creating empowered, accomplished families who develop a lifetime of healthy habits together.
