2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile

The Zydeco Marathon race weekend takes place at Parc International in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering a full marathon, half marathon, half marathon team relay, 5K, and 1-mile option. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles, the half marathon is 13.1 miles, and the shorter races accommodate families, newer runners, and those seeking a shakeout run. The marathon, half marathon, relay, and 5K are chip timed by Pelican Timing, while the 1 Mile is untimed. The main Sunday races begin at Parc International and conclude with food, drinks, and music at the festival area. Marathon, half marathon, and relay participants receive a bib, race bag, shirt, finisher medal, and finish-line food and drinks. 5K runners get a bib, shirt, and medal, while 1 Mile finishers receive a ribbon. Runners participating in the full, half, or relay can also enter the 5K, and those competing on both days are issued separate bibs and shirts.