Upcoming Races in Lafayette

Endurance Grid lists 16 races in Lafayette, Louisiana, from September 2026 to March 2027.

16
Races
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Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Lafayette

The Lafayette race calendar is busiest in September, October, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Aquabike, Duathlon, SwimRun, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

121,537

as of 2023

City Elevation

33 ft

Nearest Airport

LFT

Lafayette Regional Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Lafayette, LA

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16 races in Lafayette

September 2026 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

4 upcoming races in Lafayette, Louisiana in September.
Sep
6
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+2
CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run
200 PERIMETER RD, Lafayette, LA
5K · Olympic
Avg 90° / 71°·33 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Ush One See 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Town Square - River Ranch, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 87° / 68°·33 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
2026 Sickle Cell Walk/Run & Health Expo
1234 E. Pont des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 89° / 70°·33 ft city elevation
Sep
20
Sun
Running
Seize the Day Warrior Walk - Acadiana
2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 87° / 68°·33 ft city elevation

October 2026 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

4 upcoming races in Lafayette, Louisiana in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Footprints Forever 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Maddie's Footprints Acadiana
River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 84° / 63°·33 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 83° / 61°·33 ft city elevation
Oct–Dec
10–12
Sat–Sat
Running
Cajun Road Runners Triple Crown Challenge
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA
Avg 83° / 61°·33 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Running
WALK! For Your Life
2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA
5K
Avg 82° / 60°·33 ft city elevation

November 2026 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

4 upcoming races in Lafayette, Louisiana in November.
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Acadiana, LA
2913 Johnson Street, Lafayette, LA
5K
Avg 73° / 50°·33 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Cajun Cup 10K & 1 Mile
Parc Sans Souci - 201 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 10K
Avg 71° / 49°·33 ft city elevation
Nov
25
Wed
Running
Camellia Crossing: Acadiana's Gleaux Run
1100 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 68° / 46°·33 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
2026 JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot
Moncus Park, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile
Avg 68° / 46°·33 ft city elevation

December 2026 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

2 upcoming races in Lafayette, Louisiana in December.
Dec
12–13
Sat–Sun
Running
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
130 Park Lane, Lafayette, LA
8K / 5 Mile · 10 Mile
Avg 64° / 43°·33 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 63° / 43°·33 ft city elevation

February 2027 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lafayette, Louisiana in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
The Hub Lafayette Runwell 5K Walk/Run
Fleet Feet Geaux Run Store, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 4 Mile
Avg 65° / 44°·33 ft city elevation

March 2027 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lafayette, Louisiana in March.
Mar
6–7
Sat–Sun
Running
2027 Zydeco Marathon - 26.2 Full | 13.1 Half | Team Relay | 5k | 1 Mile
Parc International, Lafayette, LA
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 70° / 49°·33 ft city elevation

Just Outside Lafayette

Races near Lafayette

Knights Dash 5K
Sat, Oct 3
1110 Old Spanish Trail, Scott, LA
4 mi away
Semper Fi Strides 5K/1 Mile Walk
Sat, Nov 21
1001 Apollo Road, Scott, LA
5 mi away
Visite de Broussard
Sun, Sep 13
701 St Nazaire Rd, Broussard, LA
8 mi away
Sugarman Tri, Du, AquaBike, AquaThon, 5k Run/Walk & Kids Tri and Splash-N-Dash
Sun, Oct 4
104 Oceans Blvd, Youngsville, LA
8 mi away
DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
Sat, Dec 5
Carencro Community Center, Carencro, LA
8 mi away
Running With Padre 5K
Sat, Oct 17
201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA
8 mi away
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Youngsville, LA
Sun, Oct 18
Foster Memorial Park, Youngsville, LA
8 mi away
Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k
Sat, Feb 20
5155 N. University Ave, Carencro, LA
8 mi away
Dance Away 5K & 1 Mile
Sat, Sep 12
222 Berard Street, Breaux Bridge, LA
9 mi away
LOPA Trail Run for Life 5K - 10K - Fun Run
Sun, Nov 8
200 Flying West Drive, Carencro, LA
9 mi away
Hi Sugar 5K
Sat, Sep 26
300 W. Main Street, New Iberia, LA
19 mi away
The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k
Sat, Oct 24
403 East 3rd Street, Crowley, LA
20 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Lafayette, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 16 upcoming races in Lafayette, Louisiana, spanning 5 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Lafayette?
Lafayette hosts aquabike, duathlon, running, swimrun, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Lafayette?
Races in Lafayette run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
What race distances can you find in Lafayette?
Upcoming races in Lafayette cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, and more.