A ‘Marathon’ weekend

Are you ready to follow through on your New Year’s resolution to stay fit? The Louisiana Marathon this weekend is the perfect place to start. The main event happens Sunday, with a full 26.2 mile run down the roadways of Baton Rouge, through downtown, LSU and weaving through historic neighborhoods. Not a distance runner? There’s plenty more to keep fit through the weekend, including a half-marathon on Sunday, and a 5K challenge and “Kidz Marathon” on Saturday. Just want to get info on starting your new healthy lifestyle? Head to the Belle of Baton Rouge for the Louisiana Marathon Expo, with dozens of exhibitors and the opportunity to register for the weekend’s various races. Check out thelouisianamarathon.com for more information.