Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K

Event Overview

• Event Name: Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K Classic
• Date: October 10, 2026
• Location: 201 E Vermillion St, Lafayette, LA
• Start and Finish: Parc Sans Souci

Course Details

• Scenic Route: Runs through Downtown Lafayette.
• University Campus: Features University of Louisiana Lafayette's beautiful oak tree-lined campus.
• Additional Areas: Includes the Oil Center.
• Virtual Option: Available for Lafayette locals living elsewhere.

Triple Crown Registration & Swag Eligibility

• Swag Eligibility: Register for all three Triple Crown races together.
• Deadline: Notify us by October 24, 2026, to guarantee swag if switching to Triple Crown.
• Swag Note: Registrations after October 24th may not include swag.
• Member Discount: $5 off for Cajun Road Runners Club members (not valid for virtual option).

Registration Details

• Discounted Rate: Participants 12 and under may register for $35.
• Awards: Given to top three overall male and female winners.
• Age Categories: Awards for top three finishers in each age group: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older.
• Age Groups: Will add older age groups in 10-year increments as needed.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, October 9, 2026, location TBD.
• Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 6:45 am.
• Recommendation: For smoother experience, register and pick up packet on Friday.

Pricing

• Registration Rates: Through 6/17: $45, 6/18-8/10: $50, 8/11-10/8: $55.
• Race Day Price: $60 - In-Person Registration.
• Online Registration: Closes on 10/8/2026 at 6:00 pm.
• In-Person Registration: Available at packet pickup and race morning.

Additional Information

• Event Website: Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K