Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge
Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge is a running race on October 10 – December 12, 2026 in Lafayette, LA, with an entry fee of $140.
- Date
- October 10 – December 12, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Price
- $140
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Cajun Road Runners Club Triple Crown Challenge
One registration. Three races. One epic medal.
The Cajun Road Runners Club Triple Crown Challenge is three times the racing fun! One registration gains you entry into all three CRRC races. No need to register for individual races, just sign up for the Challenge and you’re in for all three!
Races Included:
- Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadien et Créole — October 10, 2026
- Cajun Cup 10K — November 14, 2026
- Vermilion River Run 10 Miler — December 12, 2026
Complete all three races and you’ll receive:
- All individual race gear from each event
- A LIMITED EDITION Triple Crown medal and exclusive swag!
- These perks are exclusive to Triple Crown Challenge participants. Register by September 10, 2026 to be guaranteed your Courir à la Musique 8K shirt.
Pricing:
- Through July 14: $140
- July 15 – August 18: $155
- August 19 – October 10: $175
- Courir à la Musique 8K Packet Pick-Up & Race Day (In-Person): $175
- Online registration closes October 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM. In-person registration will be available at packet pick-up and on race morning.
CRRC Club members save an additional $10. Discount will be applied at checkout.
Packet Pick-Up:
Packet pick-up details will follow the Courir à la Musique 8K schedule. Check the Courir à la Musique 8K event page for timing and location. Race day pick-up will also be available, but we encourage picking up your packet the day before for a smoother morning.
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette, 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
79
Days to train
- Race
- Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge
- Date
- October 10 – December 12, 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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Lafayette, LA
Ush One See 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · Town Square - River Ranch
2 miles away
Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Acadiana
1 Mile · 5K · From $20 · 2913 Johnston St.
2 miles away
Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana
1 Mile · 5K · From $30 · River Ranch Town Square
2 miles away
Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles
8K / 5 Mile · From $40 · 500 Girard Park Dr
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lafayette than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge
Oct 10, 2026