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: Participate in the first Courir à la Musique 8K!
• Virtual option: Available for those who are Lafayette locals now living elsewhere.

Triple Crown Registration & Swag Eligibility

• Registration: Sign up for all three Triple Crown races together to qualify for exclusive Cajun Road Runners swag!
• Switching Packages: Notify us by October 24, 2026, if you wish to switch to the Triple Crown package to guarantee your swag.
• Late Registration: Triple Crown registrations after October 24th may not include swag.
• Member Discount: An additional $5 discount is available for Cajun Road Runners Club members, not valid for virtual option.

Pricing

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

Important Registration Notes

• Online Registration: Closes October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
• In-Person Registration: Available at packet pick-up and on race morning.
• Youth Discount: Participants 12 and under as of September 3rd may register at a discounted rate of $35.
• Automatic Discount: Applied once the birthdate is entered.

Packet Pick-Up

• Friday, October 9, 2026: Time TBA.

Race day packet pick-up and registration will also be available starting at 6:45 AM, but for a smoother morning, we encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group:

• 12 & Under
• 13–19
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60+

Additional age groups will be added in 10-year increments as needed.

More Information

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