The course was great and volunteers were good on the first loop. The water stations were empty of volunteers on the second loop (except for the great ones at mile 10), but water and Gatorade were there. There was very little spectator support on the first loop and none on the second.

I'm still waiting on finish results to be posted 3 1/2 weeks later.

The mental health awareness participants were a big plus. Kudos to the group.

I ran this race in 2000, 2001 and 2003 and have run four other marathons to compare. This race is really growing. Starting out in 2000 with limited support, unmanned aid stations and finishing with a generic medal. 2003 was so much better. Support has grown -more aid stations - having aid stations staffed - better after-race party. Same course, better atmosphere.

This was a great course. We ran it in 2002. The weather was perfect and the course runs thru LSU and the neighborhoods. The course is double loop and is rather curvy, but the scenery is great.

The post-race massages and alligator were great. There was some confusion about the availability of a pasta dinner, we asked and they said no, we went and ate and came back and there was one.

The race promised a singlet and we were expecting a running material but it was cotton, would have preferred a t-shirt instead. The free socks were also great, and the finisher's medal was nice.

Also no real fan support so you will run mostly by yourself, but the fans that are there were great. Thanks to lady with the 'You Own The Road Sign'

It's a nice race to get ready for a bigger marathon. It's very low key and relaxing. However they need more volunteers to help with traffic and water stations on the second loop.

A good marathon to start with if you run two or more marathons a year.

This was my first marathon. Didn't experience the intimidation of 5,000+ runners...but on the flipside, you're pretty much running all by yourself. It was a small race, approx. 250 to 300 runners. It was a double loop. The spectators that you did see (mostly at the water stops) were a welcome sight (especially the water stop that had the Vaseline...I would have paid that guy $100 if he had asked me too!)
The weather was great. I think I'm hooked! Houston was supposed to be my first marathon (in January)...I was glad I ran BR so I could get the 'jitters' out of the way and will be able to really enjoy Houston. Thanks to all of those who put on a great event.

To clarify Minneapolis's comments, the course is 2 laps of the same loop. For those who want it, post-race beer is available. Conditions can brighten up and warm up in a hurry.

2-loop course around Baton Rouge lakes / LSU campus; 1/2 marathon concurrent. Appx. 80 finishers in 1999. Early start might compel one to have both reflective vest and sunglasses available. Wacky entry form, but race organization not frivolous. Post-event food includes alligator meat and gumbo. Course essentially flat with one overpass (crossed twice). Moderate amount of parking next to start / finish if you get there reasonably early. Sufficient lodging within 10 min. Refreshments available during night-before packet pickup. Course not closed to traffic, but early start and monitoring are decent. Some company with other joggers and walkers, particularly in campus areas. Other than supporters for runners, half-marathoners, and staff/volunteers, there are few spectators. Goody bag, aid, and amenities not bad for a race this size.