Name: 2026 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-08
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana

About the Event

-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 8, 2026
Must be 15 years or older on Race Day to Participate
This 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 8, 2026
Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to Participate
This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

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 8, 2026
Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to Participate
This 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 7, 2026
Runners Registering for the Full, Half or Relay sign up for the 5K Race at a discounted combo rate. Runners registered for a Sunday event & the 5K event will receive a separate Race Bib & Race Shirt for Saturday, March 7th & Sunday, March 8th, 2026.
This 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 7, 2026
This Race is reserved for children 12 years & under.
If an adult is registered for any other Zydeco event on Saturday or Sunday, their children under the age of 12 may run for $10.
This 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 13, 2026 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 7, 2026 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 6, 2025. 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 6, 2026. 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!

Races Offered

Combo Event - Full Marathon & 5K Run

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — Combo Event - Full Marathon & 5K Run

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Combo Event - Half Marathon & 5K Run

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — Combo Event - Half Marathon & 5K Run

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1 Mile Fun Run

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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07:30

5K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

Ainsley's Angels 5K RUNNERS

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Ainsley's Angels Half Marathon RUNNERS

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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Ainsley's Angels Marathon RUNNERS

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Ainsley's Angels RIDERS for Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — Ainsleys Angels RIDERS for Marathon Half Marathon or 5k

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Full Marathon

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Half Marathon

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Half Marathon 2-Person Relay

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Lafayette.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.8° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.3 /

water_drop 74.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.8° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.1°

air 14.3 km/h

water_drop 74.1%

About Lafayette

Lafayette is a city in Louisiana. It's the unofficial capital of Acadiana or Cajun Country. This flourishing moderate sized city is home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Music and dancing is an integral part of community life. Several restaurants and dance halls thrive in the area and the city hosts several musical festivals throughout the year.

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2026 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

About the Event

-GENERAL INFORMATION-

FULL MARATHON:

HALF MARATHON:

TEAM RELAY:

5K:

1 Mile:

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 13, 2026 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.

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-

THERE WILL BE NO DISTANCE SWITCHED BETWEEN SATURDAY EVENTS & SUNDAY EVENTS!

-RACE RULES-

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!

Races Offered

Combo Event - Full Marathon & 5K Run

Combo Event - Half Marathon & 5K Run

1 Mile Fun Run

5K

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Ainsley's Angels Half Marathon RUNNERS

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