Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA
- Distance
- 1/2 Marathon (road) USATF Certified · 10k (road) · 5k (road) & more
From the Organizer
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Acadiana's Oldest half marathon is the most beautiful running course in Lafayette. Runners have the options between either road races or trail races. The road race distance options include: 1/2 marathon, 10k or 5k; while the trail running options include 5k or 10k.
Run and support TRAIL's investments and efforts in Acadiana Park & Nature Station. Do really well and win an alligator head.
Visit www.CajunCountry.RUN for details about the various courses, parking, and general information about Acadiana Park & Nature Station.
The Cajun Country Run (CCR) started in 2002 and became a primary supporter of TRAIL in 2010. Today the event now offers 5 running options. The road race options include a half marathon (a single loop and USATF certified), a 10K (USATF certified) and 5K. Two trail courses include a 10K & 5K that offer a mix cross country and single track sections. The 10K course will take you on some technical sections along the banks of the Vermilion River.
The hallmark of the CCR is the home made alligator head trophies, compliments of Cajun Ben The original half marathon course was a double loop course that included 4 miles of cross country running. In 2014 we changed the half marathon course to an all road single loop course and got it certified by the USATF.
Proceeds from the CCR have allowed T.R.A.I.L. to do work in and around Acadiana Park. In 2012 T.R.A.I.L. purchased property to add to the Acadiana Park & Nature Station. TRAIL has also help fund some improvements to the mountain bike trail system built and maintained by Mountain Bike Lafayette.
Find out more at www.LATRAIL.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lafayette, LA
Population
121,537
as of 2023
Elevation
33 ft
Nearest Airport
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)?
- Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run) is a running race held in Lafayette, Louisiana on December 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana at Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
Dec 19, 2026