Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run) is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Lafayette, LA, with entry fees from $20 to $50.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA
- Price
- $20–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
**PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE @ www.CajunCountry.RUN ** with fees!! Don't worry we will transfer your information to RunSignUP after.
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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
64°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lafayette, LA
Population
121,537
as of 2023
City 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.
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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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Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
Dec 19, 2026