CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

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CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run runsignup.com
Date 12 Sep, 2027
Races 10 distances
Entry fee $30.00 – $160.00
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CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

About the event

CajunMan Tri, Du, AquaBike, Aquathon & 5k run/walk

Sunday, September 12, 2027 @ 7:00 am

This race is a tradition, for all endurance fiends! 1/2 mile of swimming in Airport Lake, 20 miles of pedaling on the roads of Lafayette Parish, and 3.1 miles on foot through the grounds of the Lafayette Regional Airport.  Whether a beginner doing their first open water triathlon or an experienced triathlete looking for one of the best races on the Gulf Coast, this is the event!!

Race Distances


The SWIM -- 1/2 mile or 400 meter beginner
This is an open water swim. Water temperatures will most likely be in the mid-70F range. Use of wet suits is subject to USA Triathlon rules. The wetsuit call will be made after temperatures are taken race morning. Bring your wetsuit if you are so inclined. There will be boats and other water safety aid available during the swim. You should be able to swim at least ½ mile before deciding to enter this event. All swimmers will be required to wear swim caps, which will be provided.

THE BIKE -- 20 miles
New and improved route that avoids the worst sections on Garber Rd.    All turns will be marked. Volunteers will be on the course but you are to stay aware of the surroundings and to know the course. 

THE RUN -- 5K (3.1 miles)
The run will start and finish near the transition area near Airport Lake. The course will include the roads within the Lafayette Regional Airport. The course will be marked and volunteers will be on the course. There will be at least 2 possibilities to pass an aid station on the run. THERE ARE 3 WATER ON THE RUN. AT THE START OF THE RUN, MILE 1, HALF-WAY, MILE 2 AND RIGHT BEFORE THE FINISH. The aid stations will offer water, fluid replacement drinks, and encouragement. 

Relay Teams
Don't want to do the whole race? Come race as a team! Each team member will compete in one of the individual sports. Relay teams must have a minimum of 2 participants. (Yes, one team member can do 2 sports while the other team member does the other sport.)

 

Individual (Age Group) , Athena, Clydesdale, Beginner, Aquabike, Aquathlon & Duathlon

 

Triathlon Relay Team Entry Fees (per team)

 

Packet Pickup:   To Be Determined

 

Refunds & Race Delays

There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine.

 

 

Directions to the race site

From I-10: Take exit 103A to merge onto I-49 S/US-167 S toward US-90/Morgan City; continue onto US-167 S for 2.5 mi; continue onto US-90 E for 2.6 mi then turn left onto Perimeter Rd. Use 2503 Southeast Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70508 for GPS or web search directions.

 

AWARDS: 

See http://www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman

 

UPDATES

Any and ALL UPDATES for the events will be posted at www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman

 

Further Information


visit www.LATRAIL.org

 

Sponsors
CajunMan is one of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast's major endurance events. Businesses can get great exposure by being a racer sponsor. Depending on the level of sponsorship, a sponsor can have a web link to the race web site, offer items and advertising for race packets, have a spot on the race shirt, and have a presence at the race through tents, banners and participation. 

 

 

Races offered

12Sep

5K Run/Walk

Multisports, Running

Distance
4.5K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$30.00
12Sep

Aquabike

Multisports, Running

Distance
34.4K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$65.00
12Sep

Aquathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
5.3K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$65.00
12Sep

Athena - Triathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
38.9K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$90.00
12Sep

Beginner Triathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
38.5K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$90.00
12Sep

Clydesdale - Triathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
38.9K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$90.00
12Sep

Duathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$65.00
12Sep

Relay Team - Duathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$130.00
12Sep

Relay Team - Triathlon

Multisports, Running

Distance
38.9K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$160.00
12Sep

Triathlon- Individual

Multisports, Running

Distance
38.9K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$90.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for September in Lafayette.

Temperature22.3° / 31.7°
Feels like24.5° / 33.7°
Sunshine hours10h 44m
Rainfall4.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.5%
Max UV indexModerate (5.0)
Sweat lossVery high
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:52
Sunset19:12

About Lafayette

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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.

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