Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles

Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles

Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 7:00 AM
• Location: Girard Park, Lafayette, LA

Event Overview

• Join us: for the first Courir à la Musique 8K at Festival Acadiens et Créoles!
• Virtual option: Lafayette local now living elsewhere? We’ve got you covered.

Triple Crown Registration & Swag Eligibility

• Sign up: Register for all three Triple Crown races together to qualify for exclusive Cajun Road Runners swag!
• Switching options: If you initially registered for races individually and want to switch to the Triple Crown package, please notify us by October 24, 2026.
• After deadline: Triple Crown registrations made after October 24th may not include swag.
• Discount: An additional $5 discount is available for Cajun Road Runners Club members. Not valid for the virtual option.

Pricing

• Through July 14: $45
• July 15 – August 18: $50
• August 19 – October 8: $55
• Packet Pick-Up & Race Day: $60

Online registration closes October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM. In-person registration will be available at packet pick-up and on race morning.

Youth Discount

• Age Eligibility: Participants 12 and under as of September 3rd may register at a discounted rate of $35.
• Automatic discount: The discount will be applied automatically once the birthdate is entered.

Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 — TBA
• Race Day: Packet pick-up and registration will also be available starting at 6:45 AM.
• Recommendation: For a smoother morning, we encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers.
• Age Groups: Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in each age group:
• Categories: 12 & Under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
• Additional Groups: Additional age groups will be added in 10-year increments as needed.

More Information

For further details, please visit the event page at Courir à la Musique 8K.