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Pelican Timing Services is a race timing company based out of Lafayette, LA. Our timers have 43 yrs combined of timing experience.  We are dedicated to helping our customers achieve the best possible experiences for their participants.

Pelican Timing Services offers professional timing using the latest technology for timing and scoring services for running, triathlons, duathlons, swimming and biking events throughout the South.

We utilize RFID ULTRA DISPOSABLE CHIP TIMING SYSTEMS for cycling, running, and multi sports race events. 

We offer many other services which includes Online Registration, at no cost to the Event or Organizer, Live Results designed for smartphones, and Results Kiosk, with individual result printouts for the participants.   Learn more about our Services.

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UPCOMING EVENTS WE ARE TIMING

Zydeco Marathon | Half | 5K - Saturday, 3/07/26 & Sunday, 3/08/26 In Person Race

Saturday, March 7-8, 2026 @ 8:00 AM on Saturday, 7:00 AM on Sunday

Parc International
200 Garfield Street
Lafayette, LA US 70501

Zydeco Marathon is a two day running event in the heart of Cajun Country.  Five distance options are available to accommodate just about everyone.  On Saturday we have the one mile fun run and 5K. 
 
Sunday is the heart of the weekend with the full marathon, half marathon, and team relay events.  The Zydeco Finish Line Festival on Sunday has live music, great food, and plenty of drink options to wrap up your weekend.  Sign up today to join us in March 2026 for our 13th year of running Lafayette!

The 2026 Zydeco Marathon will be hosted by Funrasiers for St Jude Inc.  Established in 2020 with a desire to help end childhood cancer Funraisers for St Jude Inc  has sent $970,000 to St Jude Children'sResearch Hospital in that time. What started as a team of 7 has grown into a team of 90 that go to Memphis in December to run the various races as part of Memphis Marathon Weekend. From a 5k all the way to 26.2 miles you can become a Hero and join our efforts to help end childhood
cancer.

ALL proceeds from Zydeco Marathon 2026 will go to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. We look forward to hosting this great event that has been a staple for 12 years now. Funraisers for St Jude Inc has an established  team that will work tirelessly and diligently to keep the great Zydeco Marathon tradition going. Please join us on March 8 2026 to run for a purpose. You will see local St Jude patients cheering you on the route and when you cross the finish line. Your efforts will be helping save lives of children near and afar.
 
Zydeco Marathon and Half Marathon events are USATF sanctioned.  The courses are USATF certified for accuracy and the race is a qualifying event for Boston Marathon and other events requiring an official qualifying time! 

Schedule of Events
2026 Zydeco Marathon
26.2 Full  |  13.1 Half  |  Team Relay  |  5K  | 1 Mile
March 7th & 8th, 2026
Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana
 
FRIDAY, MARCH 6th, 2026
PACKET PICKUP: NOON - 7:00 PM: Parc International 200 Garfield St Lafayette La. 70501               

 
SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 2026                                  

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM: PACKET PICKUP  Parc International 200 Garfield St Lafayette La. 70501           

7:30 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501

8:00 AM: 5K @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501

9:00 AM: 5K Finish Line Festival @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501

 
SUNDAY, MARCH 8th, 2026                                        

NO PACKET PICK-UP – NO SHUTTLES       
5:30 AM: Gear Check Opens @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501

7:00 AM: Marathon, Half & Relay Start @ 537 Jefferson St. Lafayette, LA 70501
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Finish Line Festival @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501

10:30 AM: Half Marathon Awards @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501
12:00 PM: Full Marathon Awards @ Parc International; 200 Garfield St, Lafayette, LA 70501

For More Information and to register click here.

Wearin' of the Green Shamrock 5K Run - Saturday, 3/14/26 In Person Race

Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

3129 Perkins Road
Moreau Physical Therapy
Baton Rouge, LA US 70808

The 5K Shamrock Run is a community event fun for the whole family to enjoy in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! Great opportunity to run on the last mile of the historic Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge. This is the 7th year for the Shamrock Run and we love the excitement it generates! 
Crossing the finish line is just the beginning!  Please join us for a fabulous after party behind Moreau’s and don’t forget the 41st Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls at 11:00 a.m.  WEAR YOUR GREEN!

** Please note that the 2026 route will be slightly different. After many requests, the loop will reverse.  Runners will head up Perkins Road, turn left on E Lakeshore Drive, loop around to E Lakeshore Drive toward Dalrymple, Right on Magnolia Drive, Right on Perkins to Moreau PT. 

DAY OF RUN DETAILS
8:30am - Race Day Packet  Pickup Opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy
9:30am - 5K Shamrock Run Start
9:30am - Finisher After Party opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy
10:15am - Awards Ceremony
 
REGISTRANTS
 .      We’re offering some awesome swag this year to the first 500 that register. Check back for updates.
·       Receive customized bib with timing chip
·       Entrance to post-race party – food – beverage – entertainment!
·       First 500 finishers receive an awesome 2026 Shamrock Run finisher medal
·       Awards will be given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers after the race 

For More Information and to register click here.

Register Now For Other Upcoming Events

Click on the Race Name to Register Today:

Zydeco Marathon, Half, Relay, 5K     -             Lafayette, LA          -        3/07/26 - 3/08/2026

Wearin' The Green Shamrock Run    -             Baton Rouge, LA   -        3/14/2026 

Winnsboro Rotary Shamrock 5K       -             Winnsboro, LA       -        3/14/2026 

Born to Run 5K - New Orleans          -             New Orleans, LA    -        3/21/2026 

Hopefest 5K Run                               -             Youngsville, LA      -        3/21/2026 

Zachary Rotary Bunny Hop               -              Zachary, LA           -        3/21/2026

Fatima Fun Run 5K & 1 Mile             -              Lafayette, LA         -        3/21/2026

YMCA Corporate Cup 5K                  -              Baton Rouge, LA   -        3/28/2026