Upcoming Races in Lafayette

Endurance Grid lists 11 races in Lafayette, Louisiana, from October 2026 to September 2027.

11
Races
5
Sports

Racing in Lafayette

The Lafayette race calendar is busiest in November, December, and March. 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, 10K, Half Marathon, and 10 Mile, 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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11 races in Lafayette

October 2026 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lafayette, Louisiana in October.
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

5 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
14
Sat
Running
POL Color Run
6214 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA
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

3 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
13
Sun
Running
Champion’s Course 5k
2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA
5K
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

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

September 2027 Lafayette, Louisiana Races

1 upcoming race in Lafayette, Louisiana in September.
Sep
12
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+2
CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run
200 PERIMETER RD, Lafayette, LA
5K · Olympic
Avg 90° / 71°·33 ft city elevation

Races near Lafayette

Nov
21
Sat
Running
Semper Fi Strides 5K/1 Mile Walk
5 miles away1001 Apollo Road, Scott, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 69° / 47°·37 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Broussard Community Fair 5K/1 Mile Run
7 miles away835 E Main Street, Broussard, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 70° / 49°·31 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sun
Running
Visite de Broussard
8 miles away701 St Nazaire Rd, Broussard, LA
1 Mile · Half Marathon
Avg 87° / 69°·31 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
DASHER DANCER PRANCER 5K
8 miles awayCarencro Community Center, Carencro, LA
5K
Avg 67° / 45°·47 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Running With Padre 5K
8 miles away201 Church Street, Youngsville, LA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 81° / 60°·26 ft city elevation
Oct–Nov
18–15
Sun–Sun
Running
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Youngsville, LA
8 miles awayFoster Memorial Park, Youngsville, LA
Avg 81° / 59°·26 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Bear Bash: Race of Champions. 10k
8 miles away5155 N. University Ave, Carencro, LA
5K · 10K
Avg 68° / 46°·47 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Running
LOPA Trail Run for Life 5K - 10K - Fun Run
9 miles away200 Flying West Drive, Carencro, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 50°·47 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary : Council & Court 54
14 miles away201 Gary Street, Saint Martinville, LA
1 Mile
Avg 80° / 58°
Oct
24
Sat
Running
The Great Pumpkin Run for Bennett 5k
20 miles away403 East 3rd Street, Crowley, LA
5K
Avg 78° / 56°·20 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Rice Festival 5K Run
20 miles away500 NE Court Circle, Crowley, LA
5K
Avg 81° / 59°·20 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile
23 miles awayHwy. 329, Avery Island, LA
1 Mile · 5K · 4 Mile
Avg 76° / 52°·49 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Lafayette, Louisiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 11 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 November and December.
What race distances can you find in Lafayette?
Upcoming races in Lafayette cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Olympic.