Louisiana · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Trail 10K/5K and 1 Mile Fun Run event held in Lafayette, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Lafayette, LA
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Trail 10K/5K, 1 Mile Fun Run
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- cajuncountry.run
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
A flat, fast multi-distance race with both road and trail options at Acadiana Park in Lafayette, famous for awarding alligator-head trophies.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified half marathon; known for its signature alligator-head trophies; among the most scenic road races in Acadiana
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Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: common questions
- When is the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K held?
- In Lafayette, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Trail 10K/5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.
- How many people run the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K start?
- 7:30 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Cajun Country Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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