Race Information

Marathon/Half Marathon Course Maps
(USATF/RRTC Certification Code AL 04011 JD)

5-Person Relay:

Five-person teams running/walking the marathon. Relay Registration form
Open, Masters, Organizational and High School divisions. Male, female and coed categories.
Certificates and school recognition given to studuents that complete 25 miles of training prior to the race.
For more information email firstlightmarathon@hotmail.com or (251)476-8732.
School teams: $2 per runner gifted to the school represented.

1.2 Mile Fun Run: Fun Run Registration form.

Map: Fun Run Map.

Runner/Walker Perks

T-shirt to all entrants
Special room rate at Radisson Admiral Semmes
Special Avis car rental rates
Special Cruise rates

Pre- and Post-race meals
Post-Race Concert
Finishers receive a handmade medallion decorated by members of the L'Arche-Mobile community

Race Events

Registration Pickup

Saturday, January 12th 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 13th 6 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
At the Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel

Pre-Race Pasta Party

Saturday, January 12th 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Free to all Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay runners.Guests $5.00.
Location: TBA

Health & Fitness Expo

Saturday, January 12th 12 noon - 8 p.m.
At the Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel

Race Times

Marathon & Half Marathon: Sunday, January 13th 7:30 a.m.
1.2 Mile Fun Run: Sunday, January 13th 8:00 a.m., Marathon Start Line

Water Stops

There will be 18 water stops along the route at the following approximate locations;
Miles #2, 3.5, 5, 7.2, 8.5, 9.2, 10, 11.3, 13, 15, 17, 18.5, 20, 21.2, 22.6, 23.5, 24.5 and 25.2.

Showers Available

Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the Moorer YMCA will be open for Runners to use the shower facilities.

Post-Race Gala & Awards

Free to all Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay runners.
Sunday, January 13th
  10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Post-Race Meal & Entertainment
  Entertainment by: TBA
  2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Awards Presentation
Location: Bienville Square (adjacent to finish line)

Marathon & Half Marathon: Handmade plaques made by L'Arche Mobile residents will be awarded to the top 10 overall winners and the top 3 winners in each age category - masters, grand masters and age categories beginning at 16-19 and every fifth year after that.
Relay Racers: Awards presented to the top 3 finishers in each category and division.