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BIENVENUE!
AU MARATHON
DE LOUISIANE
DANS LA VILLE
BATON ROUGE
16-18 JANVIER 2015
THE OFFICIAL
RACE GUIDE
A RUNNING FESTIVAL WITH LAGNIAPPE
PACKET PICKUP & EXPO INFO | COURSE INFO
TOP FINISHER AWARDS | MUSIC LINEUP
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LETTER FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR
BIENVENUE!
On behalf of our organizing committee, staff, volunteers, partners and the
Baton Rouge community, I would like to welcome you to Rendezvous4, the
fourth annual Louisiana Marathon running festival.
Each year we grow closer to realizing our vision of Louisiana identified as the running state of the
South, with an internationally recognized winter race with thousands of participants. We are excited
Baton Rouge will be hosting runners from all 50 states and 9 countries who share our passion for our
culture of running, cuisine, music and art.
Whether you’re looking to qualify for Boston, run/walk the 5K or take on the Inaugural Quarter Marathon with your friends, we know you’ll be proud for pushing yourself and enjoy rolling with the good
times at the race weekend festivities.
The weekend also includes The BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana Expo in an expanded space at the Baton
Rouge River Center and the two-day Finish Festival hosted by Abita on the grounds of the State Capitol.
This year, we welcome speakers from various fields in the running community to share in our Speaker
Series at the expo. We are especially excited to present Dave McGillivray, Boston Marathon Race Director and world-class athlete, at the annual Pastalaya Dinner on Saturday night.
Throughout the weekend, please thank our volunteers. Without them, this festival would not be possible.
Their dedication has allowed this event, as well as the yearlong outreach programs, to thrive. Also, let’s
acknowledge our neighbors who live along the course – their support adds the spice which makes our event
uniquely Louisiana. And as always, help us show appreciation for our valued sponsors, partners and expo
vendors. Their involvement contributes to the Louisiana experience and enables the event to succeed.
During the year, our race krewe is active in the community and on the road. We lead corporate lunchand-learns, make running club appearances, hit the expo circuit, and we listen. We learn from our
runners about ways to improve our event and to impact the health of those around us. Thank you for
engaging and sharing with us.
We encourage you to join us in 2016 for our fifth year, and mark your calendars for this event for years
to come.
The information in this Race Guide will help you and your families get the most out of our event. For the
most up-to-the-minute information, please refer to our website, follow us on Twitter and Instagram,
and share your activities via Facebook.
Good luck and let the good times roll.
CRAIG SWEENEY
Race Director
The Louisiana Marathon
craig@thelouisianamarathon.com
@thelamarathon
thelouisianamarathon.com
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LETTER FROM LIEUTENANT GOVENOR
Welcome to Louisiana! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2015 Louisiana
Marathon. I want to thank you for visiting Louisiana and encourage you to experience
the warm hospitality and unique culture Baton Rouge has to offer for this special event.
There is something for everyone to enjoy, from our world-class cuisine to our museums
full of the rich history unique to Louisiana. Visit the Capitol Park Museum, a stone’s
throw away from the Louisiana Marathon finish line, for an overview of Louisiana’s
history and culture. Enjoy some fresh seafood at one of our local restaurants and catch a
live band playing our famous music. You are never too far from the sounds of jazz, zydeco
or Cajun music.
Enjoy your tour by foot as you experience some of the most beautiful sites in Baton
Rouge along the Louisiana Marathon route. For more information on travel
opportunities in Baton Rouge and throughout the state, visit www.LouisianaTravel.com.
Very Truly Yours,
Jay Dardenne
Lieutenant Governor
We are honored to have you run Louisiana and wish you the best of luck in your race.
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
Thank you for joining us in Baton Rouge for the Fourth Annual Louisiana Marathon, a
three-day running festival weekend. If this is your first visit, I hope you’ll explore our
museums and cultural attractions while enjoying our great restaurants and live music
venues. Learn about Louisiana’s colorful political history at the Old State Capitol through
the Ghost of the Castle presentation. Visit the Louisiana Art and Science Museum,
Southern University’s Museum of Art or the Louisiana State Museum that boasts
everything from elaborate Mardi Gras costumes to a real shrimp boat. Then, step back
in time at Magnolia Mound Plantation or the Rural Life Museum where you can
experience unique 18th century life in Louisiana.
Our Mississippi River Levee Path is a convenient place to bike, jog or stroll along the
riverfront, where you can relax at our national award-winning Town Square. You’ll pass the
Shaw Center for the Arts, which features live entertainment, art exhibits, and the friendliest
people you will find anywhere. You might even happen upon one of our festivals or parades
celebrating our rich cultural heritage while offering family entertainment.
Sincerely,
Melvin L. “Kip” Holden
Mayor-President
While you can have a lot of fun in Baton Rouge, you can also explore our center of
government and commerce at the State Capitol, Louisiana Technology Park, Louisiana State
University, Southern University, or Baton Rouge Community College. Our Baton Rouge
convention center, called the River Center, hosts national conventions, trade shows and
sports championships, making Baton Rouge an ideal place to conduct business.
We hope you enjoy your stay in Baton Rouge and visit us again for business or pleasure.
LETTER FROM VISIT BATON ROUGE
Welcome to the Red Stick! On behalf of Visit Baton Rouge and our hospitality industry
partners, I would like to welcome you to Baton Rouge, recently ranked as the country’s 5th
happiest city. You can be certain we take every opportunity to roll out the red carpet and show
our guests a good time!
We are delighted to partner with this incredible race series once again and know you will find the
weekend a memorable one and the courses a uniquely beautiful tour our city. Downtown Baton
Rouge, the Arts & Entertainment District and the Historic Third Street District are in the midst of
a cultural renaissance. With exciting restaurants and festive nightlife options, the area has seen
a surge of energy that you just have to try for yourself. For foodies, check out the “C’est Si Bon”
guided walking food tour that mixes food tastings at downtown restaurants with entertaining
historical and cultural details.
The staff of Visit Baton Rouge, the official travel resource for the area, is here to help you
make your visit a memorable one. Visit our website, www.visitbatonrouge.com, like us on
Facebook or follow us on Twitter for more information. Thanks for coming and #GoBR!
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Sincerely,
Paul J. Arrigo, CDME
President & CEO
Visit Baton Rouge
ABOUT THE LOUISIANA MARATHON ///////
BIENVENUE! AU MARATHON DE LOUISIANE DANS LA VILLE BATON ROUGE
We welcome you to a one-of-a-kind running festival in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Founded in 2011, the Louisiana Marathon is a nationally recognized, 3-day running
festival that showcases the sport of running in Louisiana with local music and food.
The Louisiana Marathon weekend includes a race for everyone: a marathon, half,
quarter, 5K and kids marathon.
The course is a fast, flat and festive path that features the downtown riverfront, the
University Lakes, the Louisiana State University campus and historic river town neighborhoods. The weekend begins at The BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana Expo at the
Baton Rouge River Center and offers a two-day Finish Festival hosted by Abita on the
grounds of the State Capitol.
MEET THE RACE KREWE
Louisiana Marathon Organizing Committee (LAMOC):
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Danny Bourgeois // Marketing Director, Founder
Chris Brooks // Sponsor Relations
Doug Cain // Security Director
Ray Castle // Medical Director
Jennifer Colomb // Expo Coordinator
Patrick Fellows // Retail Director, Founder
Heather Sewell Day // Finish Fest Director
Jonathan ‘Juba’ Dziuba // Course Director
Eric Engemann // Volunteer Director
Katie Guasco // Travel Partner Liaison
Brent Lancaster // Fluids Director
Race Ambassadors:
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Abby Cook
Nicole Decker
Whitney Graves
Heidi Holmes
Emily Saucier
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Jennifer Macha // Marketing Manager
Catharine McKay // Event Coordinator
Theresa Overby // Tourism & Media Liaison
Ellie Rand // Media Director
Tiffany Sewell // Assistant Finish Fest Director
Craig Sweeney // Race Director, Founder
Mignon Sweeney // Finance Director
Michael Wattigny // Operations Director
Diane Weiss // Registration Director
David Wright // Groups & VIP Manager
Intern Coordinators:
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Kristin Slay
Tara Street
Drew Wilkinson
Lacey Witte
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Larry Francioni
Emily McGuffey
Natalie Rabb
Phillip Skillern
Ellie Young
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CHARITY PARTNERS ///////
CHARITY FUNDRAISING IMPACTS LIVES
Our Charity Fundraiser Partner program continues to grow as our event does. Since 2012,
over $285,000 has been raised, and we’re well on our way to over $500,000 in 2015. We hope
you’ll join us in charity fundraising this year and find the initiative to run for a cause, a friend,
or a loved-one.
The Louisiana Marathon proudly welcomes the following charity partners to our event:
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Ainsley’s Angels
International Rett Syndrome
Foundation
Miles for Moz at LA Marathon
TeamEdith
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Team in Training
Anna’s Grace
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
“Cancer prevention starts with a healthy lifestyle, so it is with great enthusiasm that we partner
with The Louisiana Marathon. We are thankful for this unique awareness and philanthropic
opportunity to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.”
- Ethan Bush, Vice President & Chief Development
Officer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
“We are very pleased to partner with the 2015 Louisiana Marathon. This event will help the CF
Foundation invest in research that is accelerating our race to find a cure, and in turn, creating a
tremendous amount of hope. Our mission is to find a cure and to improve the quality of life for all
those living with cystic fibrosis. We have made tremendous gains, but our work is not done. We
are looking forward to a long, mutually beneficial relationship with The Louisiana Marathon and
thank all those who have signed on to join us in our fight.”
- Natalie Sunstrum, Development Manager,
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Team Gleason
“Like The Louisiana Marathon and in life, it won’t be easy, but it will be awesome.
Awesome ain’t easy.”
- Steve Gleason
HOW TO SET UP A CHARITY FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
To fundraise next year, to start a team or to learn more about our partners, visit
Crowdrise (crowdrise.com/TheLouisianaMarathon2015) or contact the director
at 1-888-786-2001 or email info@thelouisianamarathon.com
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EVENT SCHEDULE ///////
Friday, January 16
12:00 - 6:00 pm
The BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana Expo
River Center
Saturday, January 17
7:30 am
Louisiana Quarter & 5k presented by The Advocate
La State Museum
9:30 am
Louisiana Kids Marathon presented by The Advocate
La State Museum
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Finish Festival hosted by
Abita, Dermasurgery Centers, Lamar
Festival Grounds
AZ Young Park
10:00 - 5:00 pm
The BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana Expo
River Center
10:30 -11:30 am
Speaker Series //
Shoes and Running Form by Ryan Green, PhD, ATC
Room 1,
River Center
11:30 - 12:30 pm
Speaker Series // How Skin Care Can Improve
Running Performance by Dr. Ed Prather
Room 2,
River Center
12:00-1:00 pm
Speaker Series // Analysis for Common Running
Injuries by Dr. Kasey Hill + Al Moreau, III, PT
Room 1,
River Center
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Speaker Series // Practical Nutrition Tips
for Endurance Athletes by Tavis Piattoly
Room 2,
River Center
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Speaker Series // Footcare Forum by Dr. Patrick Hall
Room 1,
River Center
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Speaker Series // Top 10 Things You Can Do To Improve
Your Chances To Become An Injured Runner by
Vincent Shaw + Brian Harrell
Room 2,
River Center
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Speaker Series //
Dave McGillivray and the Cardio Institute
A Forum about Running with a Healthy Heart
Room 1,
River Center
5:30 pm
Pastalaya Dinner presented by Hilton Baton Rouge
and Cardiovascular Institute of the South with
Dave McGillivray and Rooster Rossiter
Grand Ballroom,
Hilton Baton Rouge
Sunday, January 18
7:00 am
Start of the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon
Pentegon Barracks
Museum
9:00 - 2:00 pm
Finish Festival presented by
Abita, Dermasurgery Centers, Lamar
Festival Grounds
AZ Young Park
KEY ADDRESSES ///////
AZ Young Park // State Capitol Welcome Center, 900 N 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Baton Rouge River Center // 275 S River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
State Capitol Park // 660 N 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center // 201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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PARKING ///////
PUBLIC PARKING FOR THE EXPO
There’s plenty of street and garage parking for The BlueCross BlueShield of
Louisiana Expo near the Baton Rouge River Center. Parking is available at the River
Center parking garage. Flat rate and hourly rate garages and lots are nearby as
well as metered spaces. The City of Baton Rouge manages the Baton Rouge River
Center on St. Lewis Street. These parking garages can hold up to 1,300 vehicles.
PUBLIC PARKING FOR THE RACES AND FINISH FESTIVALS
Street and garage parking for race starts, finish lines and festivals can be found within
a few blocks of each other on North Street, Main Street and on the north side of the
Capitol -- off River Road and accessible from the Capitol Access Road exit off I-110. The
Galvez Garage will be open both days- free on Saturday and event rates on Sunday.
VIP PARKING
On Sunday, the VIPs who have purchased a Bayou or Cypress package receive free
parking at the Galvez Garage located on North Street and 6th. Attendants will be
instructed to let VIP patrons and runners park by showing their VIP credentials and by
showing a parking pass on his/her dashboard. These will be provided by the VIP liaison.
For more information about parking in Downtown Baton Rouge, visit:
downtownbatonrouge.org
RIGHT STUFF. LOW PRICE. EVERYDAY!
RACE DAY TAILGATE
Show your spirit along the course
for The Louisiana Marathon &
Half Marathon with a 2015
Race Day Tailgate Spirit Card.
Available at The BlueCross
BlueShield of Louisiana Expo at
the River Center January 16-17.
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EXPO & PACKET PICKUP ///////
PACKET PICKUP
The BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana Expo will be held at The Baton Rouge River
Center. The hours of operation are
• Friday, Janaury 16, 2015 // 12:00 - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, January 17, 2015 // 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Race-day packet pickup is not available. The expo is the only place to pick up a
registration packet.
Registered participants can confirm registration on our website. Participants need
a legal, photo ID. A printed copy of your confirmation is recommended to facilitate
packet pickup at the expo.
Proxy pickup, the process that allows someone other than the registered
participant to pick up a packet, is allowed as long as the friend or family member
presents a PRINTED copy of the participants and the proxy’s photo ID. There are
NO exceptions to this requirement.
LATE REGISTRATION
Late registration is available at the expo unless the race is a sell out. The Louisiana
Marathon will post a notice regarding closed races about a closed race on our
website, Facebook page and Twitter. Participants can register at the expo. A
designated table/booth for marked for Late Registration will be available. For more
information, email info@thelouisianamarathon.com.
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PASTALAYA DINNER ///////
PRESENTED BY HILTON BATON ROUGE AND
CADIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH
Join us for a Louisiana favorite, Pastalaya, while enjoying inspiring presentations from
two industry leaders: Dave McGillivray and Rooster Rossiter. The Pastalaya Dinner
features a buffet with many carb-loading servings and healthy pre-race options.
Dave McGillivray // KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dave McGillivray is perhaps best known for his run across
the United States in 1978 for the Jimmy Fund of Boston,
when he ran a total of 3,452 miles in 80 days. For the past
26 years, he has been the Race Director for the B.A.A.
Boston Marathon. He also serves as Race Director for the
B.A.A. Half Marathon and 5K.
Rooster Rossiter // OPENING SPEAKER
Marine Rooster Rossiter is the Founder of Ainsley’s Angels of
America, which provides ride-alongs for people with disabilities
participating in athletic events. Since the organization was
founded in 2007, Ainsley’s Angels has expanded to eight
chapters in seven states, including Louisiana.
DATE AND TIME
Saturday, January 17, 2015
• 5:30 pm
Doors Open
• 5:50 pm
Introductions Begin
• 7:30 pm
Q&A and Meet-and-Greet
RESERVE YOUR SEATS
Dave McGillivray
// MAY SELL OUT AGAIN
Reserve your seat online or at the Official Gear Shop at the expo.
• $25 adult $10 kids through January 15, 2015
• $30 adult $10 kids at the expo - January 16 - 17, 2015
LOCATION
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Grand Ballroom, Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
BATON ROUGE CAPITOL CENTER
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RACE INFO ///////
LOUISIANA QUARTER MARATHON & 5K presented by The Advocate
7:30 am Start - Saturday, January 17, 2015
Join us for the inaugural quarter marathon (6.5 mile) or run the 5K (3.1 mile) and cross the line in style to
receive an official finisher medal. All runners get a race-day specific Taste Tour Pass Wristband, a ticket,
to receive food and beverages at the Saturday Finish Festival.
LOUISIANA KIDS MARATHON presented by The Advocate
9:30 am Start - Saturday, January 17, 2015
The kids race program is fun for the entire family and challenging enough to instill a sense of real accomplishment. Louisiana Kids Marathon runners receive a race bib, participant shirt and finisher medal.
LOUISIANA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
7:00 am Start - Sunday, January 18, 2015
The Louisiana Marathon course features a fast, flat, runner-friendly path through the lakes, along the river, around
downtown, on the university campus and in historic neighborhoods. This year, due to construction at the Capitol,
the start will move a block closer to the Mississippi River in front of the Pentagon Barracks Museum.
Runners need to be in start corrals before the 6:50 am close time. Please adhere to courtesy corralling based on
expected finish times displayed by our Marathon Maniac and Half Fanatic pacers: elite runners take point before
the pacers. Competitive runners, weekend warriors and charity team runners follow suit. And fun runners/walkers
living the dream finish the parade.
START / FINISH LINE ADDRESSES
Pentagon Barracks Museum, River Road Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Louisiana State Museum, 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
TIMING & RESULTS // The End Result Company
The End Result Company is a national running and multi-sport service company specializing in timing, scoring, and
related data services. End Result offers disposable UHF timing tags, which will be attached to your race bib with a
QR code for fast retrieval of your race results via smart phone or the website.
AGE GROUPS // Awards for Male and Female
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11 & Under*, 12-15*, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 (* excluding Marathon and Half Marathon)
Masters awards presented by People’s Health: 40-44, 45-49,
Grand Masters awards presented by People’s Health: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Athena & Clydesdale for Marathon and Half Marathon
Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Male and female top finishers (1st, 2nd, 3rd) by age group will receive a handmade French Quarter Slate Award and
a rolled Top Finisher Commemorative Art Print painted by Art-by-Christy. Overall male and female (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
winners will recevie a handmade French Quarter Slate Award, a framed Top Finisher Commemorative Art Print
and a gift card from a local running store.
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SPECTATOR INFO ///////
FULL MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON // HALF MARATHON SEPARATE PATH
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State Capitol Dr. & River Rd.
LEAD RUNNERS
7:00
MID-PACK
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FINAL RUNNERS
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North Blvd. & N. Sixth St.
7:06
7:10
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South 19th St. & Louisiana Ave.
7:12
7:20
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Dalrymple Dr. & East Washington
7:18
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Dalrymple Dr. & State St.
7:24
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North Stadium Rd. & Parking Gate
7:30
7:50
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Stadium Dr. & East Parker St.
7:36
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Stanford Ave. & Yale Ave.
7:42
8:10
8:52
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Stanford Ave. & South Lakeshore Dr.
7:48
8:20
9:08
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East Lakeshore Dr. & Christian St.
7:54
8:30
9:24
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East Lakeshore Dr. & I-10 Overpass
8:00
8:40
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Kleinert & Perkins Rd.
Parker St. & Myrtle Ave.
8:06
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9:56
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S. Ramsey & Churchill Ave.
4th Street & Main St.
4th Street & North St.
8:18
8:05
8:06
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9:10
9:12
10:28
10:28
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Woodside Dr. & Country Club Dr.
8:24
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Longwood Dr. & Claycut Rd.
8:30
9:30
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Goodwood Ave. & Sevenoaks Ave.
8:36
9:40
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8:42
9:50
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8:48
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Scarlett Dr. & Beechgrove Dr.
8:54
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Goodwood Blvd. & Thurman Dr.
9:00
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Goodwood Ave. & Audubon Ave.
9:06
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9:12
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9:24
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9:30
11:10
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9:36
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4th Street & North St.
9:38
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BONE & JOINT CLINIC OF BR
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WORKBOX LLC
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ABITA BREWING COMPANY
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SUNDAY
Like previous years, the festival anchors the weekend and
complements the races. Much like our incredible course,
the festival offers rich local music.
MUSIC // LOCAL PERFORMERS TAKE THE STAGE
Celebrate your great finish at a festival filled with like-minded
runners and fest-goers passionate about Louisiana food, music
and running. Many of us run so we can eat great Louisiana
dishes paired with incredible beers, so we are fortunate to have
the 2015 Finish Festival hosted by Abita Brewing Company,
Dermasurgery Center and Lamar.
CELEBRATE - LOUISIANA FESTIVAL STYLE
FINISH FESTIVAL 2015 ///////
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hosted by
THE LOUISIANA MARATHON WEEKEND
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Draft and cans in the Levee Lounge: Abita Amber, Abita Purple
Haze, Abita Wrought Iron IPA and Abita Jockamo IPA.
ABITA BREWING COMPANY AT THE FEST
Draft on the grounds: Abita Amber, Abita Light, Abita Purple
Haze and Abita Wrought Iron IPA.
• 7:45- 8:30am Kids Orchestra,
• 8:30-9:15 am Dunham School Jazz Band
• 9:45-11:45 am Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters
• 12:00-1:00 pm Baton Rouge Music Studios
Sunday, January 18 / 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
• 9:00 – 11:00 am Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life
• 11:30 – 1:30 pm Michael Foster Project with Big Sam
Saturday, January 17 / 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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FOOD VILLAGE
The Food Village at the Finish Festival has something for everyone. Local favorites will be
served at scheduled times throughout the day: Alligator Sauce Piquante, Crawfish Tamales,
Collard Greens, Duck Andouille Gumbo, Fresh Juices, Frog Leg and Goat Cheese Meat Pies,
Homemade Mac & Cheese, King Cake, Red Beans and Rice, and so much more...
FOOD VILLAGE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
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Showcase Tent
Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
Jambalaya Tent
Larry Roussel
Larry Roussel
Food Stall
Ace
King
Mestizo’s
Lucy’s
Chipotle
Queen
Ruffino’s
Tallulah’s
Zoe’s Kitchen
Jack
Dueces
Freshjunkie
Wild Card
SUNDAY
8:00
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Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
Jambalaya Tent
Kajun Kettle
White Beans & Rice // Collard Greens
Vegan Village
Various Vegan Partners
Food Stall
Restaurant IPO
Ace
Blend
Edible Events
Hotel Indigo
Galatoire’s Bistro
Schlittz & Giggles
Spotter’s Fast Fit Food
Jimmy John’s
ACME Oyster House
Doe’s Eat Place
Lucy’s
Chipolte
Freshjunkie
Freshjunkie
Capital City Grill
King
Queen
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Dueces
Wild Card
L’Auberge
ACME Oyster House, Beausoleil, Blend, Capital City Grill, Cajun Country Rice, Chipotle Mexican
Grill, Doe’s Eat Place, Edible Events, Freshjunkie, Galatoire’s Bistro, Gonzales Jambalaya
Festival, Hotel Indigo, Jimmy John’s, Kajun Kettle, L’Auberge, Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Grill,
Mestizo’s, Restaurant IPO, Ruffino’s, Schlittz-and-Giggles, Spotters Fast Fit Food, Sullivan’s
Steakhouse, Tallulah Crafted Food & Wine Bar, Veron Sausage, Roux House and Zoe’s Kitchen.
Presenting partners of the Food Village: Cajun Country Rice, Capitol City Produce, DIG Magazine,
Leblanc’s Food Stores, Veron Sausage and Sysco.
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SHOWCASE TENTS
The Showcase Tents highlight dishes serverd at other famous Louisiana festivals.
The Gonzales Jambalaya Festival will serve both Cajun and Creole Jambalaya. Cajun is the more
traditional, brownish Jambalaya, while Creole is more red in appearance and creamy in texture.
Kajun Kettle, makers of the much beloved festival favorites, will be serving two dishes:
White Beans and Rice and a Collard Greens special.
St. James Parish’s Uncle Larry Roussel will provide his famous Corn and Crab Soup.
Our friends at Greenheart/ Products of Peace have put together a cornucopia of vegan
dishes with a Louisiana twist: Vegan Red Beans and Rice with Field Roast sausage from
Alexander’s Highland Market, gluten-free beignets from Bibi’s Patisserie, Tofurky tasting
from GreenHeart’s booth and and many more ...
TASTE TOUR PASS WRISTBANDS // SEPARATE TICKETS PER RACE DAY
The Finish Festival is open to the public. For access to food and beverages, you must have
a Taste Tour Pass Wristband, a ticket, specific to that race-day. The wristband is free to
runners and attached to their bibs.
Additional Taste Tour Pass Wristbands can be purchased online, at the gear shop in the expo
or the gear tent at the festival entrance. These non-runner wristbands are good either day.
Last year, more than 24,000 runners, spectators, foodies and music lovers enjoyed the
two-day festival. This year, to ensure food is available for all runners, we are increasing
offerings at our showcase tents on Saturday and Sunday. We are also staggering the release
of restaurant food tents throughout each day.
Wristbands allow for 8 servings from either a food booth or beer truck - beer is only
available for adults 21 and over. Crave a serving of Jambalaya and a beer? That’ll be two
punches on your wristband. Two servings of Jambalaya, a serving of white beans and rice,
two beers, and a gluten-free beignet? That’s six punches. The wristband also provides a
choice of a Powerade or Dasani.
COURSE SAFETY ///////
EVENT ALERT SYSTEM (EAS)
The color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) status – ranging from Low (Green) to
Extreme (Black) based primarily on weather -- will be communicated by way of
public address announcements, digital notifications and color-coded signs/flags at
the Start/Finish Line and Aid Stations.
AID STATIONS & EMS
Medical personnel will be stationed at each aid station along the racecourse to
monitor and treat any athlete who is injured or in distress. Aid stations contain first
aid personnel, portable toilet facilities, water & GU Gel. Baton Rouge EMS will also
be providing medical support throughout the racecourse on both days.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Each medical tent will be staffed with teams of medical professionals, and equipped
with emergency equipment and supplies. The Main Medical Tent is located just past
the Finish Line.
PERFORMANCE RECOVERY ZONE
The Performance Recovery Zone will be located after the Finish Line and near
the Finish Festival entrance. This recovery tent will be dedicated to treating nonemergency conditions (e.g., blisters, athletes in need of ice, etc.). The Medical Tent
at the Finish Line is only for serious medical issues. Only runners and spectators
requiring medical assistance may access designated medical areas.
FAMILY RELATIONS TENT
This tent is an area for family/friends to inquire about the health status of a
runner. Due to medical confidentiality, medical personnel cannot provide medical
information on a runner unless the runner provides oral permission for the
designated person(s) or if the runner has provided race organizers with emergency
contact person(s).
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OFFICIAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST
OF THE LOUISIANA MARATHON
SERVING THE GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA FOR OVER 30 YEARS
Moreau Physical Therapy is based in Louisiana and provides medical and therapeutic care for
musculoskeletal and sports injuries with specific programs focusing on the running athlete.
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AS THEY DISCUSS COMPONENTS OF A
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12:00 - 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the River Center in the
Speaker Series at The BlueCross BlueShield Expo
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2015 LIMITED EDITION ART PRINT ///////
THE PRINT
The 2015 art print features one of the most beautiful
sections of our course, showcasing Louisiana streets
lined with historical homes and hundred-year-old oak
trees. Notice the character and detail as the music
and colors of Louisiana come to life in this art print
collectable.
This serigraph captures a shared passion of our state and
blends healthy living into our rich lifestyle. This print is
for those who enjoy a healthy Louisiana way of life.
THE ARTIST
It is often said that greatness is forged through adversity,
and the rise of the talented young artist Christy WorksBoutte, exemplifies this philosophy. A childhood illness
led to Christy’s loss of hearing at the age of one. Many observers and critics of her work
attribute her rapid artistic maturity to this hearing loss and the many obstacles she had to
overcome.
Her love and passion for art grew while attending the world-renowned Ringling College of
Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. There, she developed a strong artistic style, and in 2000,
became the school’s first deaf student to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
All of Christy’s paintings continue to be works she states are “from my heart to yours.”
Christy’s love of vibrant colors and the ability to create harmony using thick oil paints has
become a trademark of her paintings. Being
chosen by her hometown –Gretna, Louisiana– as
the artist for the Gretna Heritage Festival is one
of the highlights of her career. She has enjoyed
creating the posters for the festival every year since
2003. Her distinctive style can be seen throughout
her work including her “Love That…” series, many
festival posters, variations on the Fleur de Lis, and
other New Orleans and Louisiana-inspired pieces.
PURCHASE INFORMATION
The Louisiana Marathon 2015 Limited Edition Commemorative Art Print produced by
Chirsty Works-Boutte is available in a print-run of 900 numbered pieces:
• 380 / 900: numbered + signed // $49.99
• 100 / 900: VIP editions // $99.99
• 420 / 900: TOP FINISHER editions // priceless, not for sale
Get your limited edition commemorative art print at the Official Gear Shop counter in
The BlueCross BlueShield Expo at the River Center January 16-17, the Finish Festival
January 18 or online at thelouisianamarathon.com.
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LOUISIANA MARATHON PARTNERS ///////
PRESENTING PARTNERS
THE EXPO / SPEAKER SERIES / PASTALAYA DINNER PARTNERS
FINISH FESTIVAL / VIP / LEVEE LOUNGE PARTNERS
COMMUNITY & CORPORATE PARTNERS
H&E EQUIPMENT
WORK BOX
KIDS & MILITARY FAMILY PARTNERS
Babin's
House of Fun
Capitol City
Produce
MEDIA AND PRODUCTION PARTNERS
MEDICAL & PERFORMANCE RECOVERY PARTNERS
Acadian
Ambulance
FOOD & BEVERAGE PARTNERS
KAJUN
KETTLE
HANLEY'S
FOODS
LOVE AT
PHIRST BITE
CAPITAL CITY
PRODUCE
GREENHEART:
PRODUCTS OF
PEACE
SYSCO
RACE-DAY KEY CONTACTS ///////
Craig Sweeney // Race Director
craig @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Pat Fellows // Retail Director
pat @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Danny Bourgeois // Marketing Director
danny @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Jonathan ‘Juba’ Dziuba // Course Director
race @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Heather Sewell Day // Festival Director
race @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Jenny Colomb // Expo Coordinator
expo @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Diane Weiss // Registration Director
registration @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Eric Engemann // Volunteer Director
volunteer @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Catharine McKay // Kids Coordinator
kids @ thelouisianamarathon.com
Ellie Rand // Media Director
race @ thelouisianamarathon.com
LOUISIANAMARATHON
2041 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
info @ thelouisianamarathon.com
1-888-786-2001
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UPDATES AND SCHEDULE
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