Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Cajun Cup 10K · Cajun Cup 1 Mile · VIRTUAL Cajun Cup 10K & more
From the Organizer
Cajun Cup 10K & Farrel’s Mile
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 7:30 AM (10K) & 7:00 AM (1 Mile) | Parc Sans Souci, Lafayette, LA
The Cajun Cup 10K and Farrel’s Mile is a fundraiser supporting the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Cross Country and Track teams. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
No refunds will be given for this event.
Shoe Drive for Lafayette Catholic Services: Help support those less fortunate by donating your old running shoes! Collection boxes will be at Geaux Run on Friday and at the race on Saturday morning.
Triple Crown Registration & Swag Eligibility:
Register for all three Triple Crown races together to qualify for exclusive Cajun Road Runners swag!
If you initially registered for races individually and would like to switch to the Triple Crown package, please notify us by October 24, 2026 to guarantee your swag. Triple Crown registrations made after October 24th may not include swag.
Course Information:
The course will close at approximately 2 hours. If you need additional time to finish, race officials may ask you to move to the sidewalk.
Pricing:
Cajun Cup 10K:
- Through July 14: $55
- July 15 – September 14: $60
- September 15 – November 12: $65
- Packet Pick-Up & Race Day (before 7:00 AM): $70
Farrel’s Mile: $25
Online registration closes Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM. In-person registration will be available at packet pick-up and on race morning until 7:00 AM.
Register by Wednesday, October 14th to be guaranteed your Cajun Cup shirt at packet pick-up.
Packet Pick-Up:
- Friday, November 13, 2026: Geaux Run, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Race Morning (Saturday): Parc Sans Souci, 6:00 AM – 7:15 AM. Packet table closes at 7:15 AM.
Individuals who register on Friday may pick up their shirts if available. If you do not pick up your packet on Friday or before the race Saturday morning, your shirt may not be available.
We do not mail swag. You must pick it up in person.
Age groups are divided in 5-year increments, starting with 9 & Under and capping at 70+. Additional groups will be added in 5-year increments as needed.
Example: 9 & Under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24 … 65–69, 70+
Awards:
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female: Specially designed Cajun Cup Mug + Cash Prize
- Overall Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+): Cash Prize + Cajun Cup Mug (male and female)
- Age Group Winners (1st place): Specially designed Cajun Cup Mug
- Age Group 2nd & 3rd Place: Cajun Cup Medal
- Top 50 Male & Top 50 Female Finishers: Commemorative poster
- All 10K Finishers: Finisher’s medal upon crossing the finish line
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
71°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
25%
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 Cup 10K & 1 Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Cup 10K & 1 Mile?
- Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile is a running race held in Lafayette, Louisiana on November 14, 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 Cup 10K & 1 Mile?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Lafayette, Louisiana at Parc Sans Souci - 201 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile
Nov 14, 2026