Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)

About the Event

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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

Races Offered

1/2 Marathon (road) USATF Certified

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:30

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$50.00

10k (road)

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$40.00

10k (trail)

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$40.00

5k (road)

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:20

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$25.00

5k (trail)

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:20

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$25.00

Fun Run 1 mile

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — Fun Run 1 mile

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08:25

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Lafayette.

thermostat Temperature

9.0° / 18.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.2° / 17.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:56

nightlight Sunset

18:10

About Lafayette

Learn more about the host city, Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city in Louisiana. It's the unofficial capital of Acadiana or Cajun Country. This flourishing moderate sized city is home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Music and dancing is an integral part of community life. Several restaurants and dance halls thrive in the area and the city hosts several musical festivals throughout the year.