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Sunday, September 12th, 2027
200 PERIMETER RD, Lafayette LA
Marathon
73–87°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
76–91°F
dry
2024
72–75°F
rain
2023
77–95°F
dry
2022
73–84°F
rain
2021
75–84°F
rain
2020
75–90°F
dry
2019
76–95°F
dry
2018
76–86°F
rain
2017
68–80°F
dry
2016
76–87°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 12
Sunny · 74–90°F
Sunday, Sep 12starts near 74°F · 8% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
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.)
There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine.
Directions to the race siteFrom 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 UPDATESAny and ALL UPDATES for the events will be posted at www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Further Informationvisit 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.
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