CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run

CajunMan Tri, Du, AquaBike, Aquathon & 5k run/walk

Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 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. 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 opportunities to pass an aid station on the run. THERE ARE 3 WATER STATIONS ON THE RUN AT MILE MARKERS AS WELL AS THE START AND FINISH.
• 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.

Additional Details

• USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race: This race is being sanctioned with USAT. All participants must be USA Triathlon members or purchase a one-day license to participate for $15.00.
• Individual Categories: Age Group, Athena, Clydesdale, Beginner, Aquabike, Aquathlon & Duathlon categories.
• Packet Pickup: To Be Determined.
• Refunds & Race Delays: There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine.

Directions to the Race Site

From 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

Updates

Any and ALL UPDATES for the events will be posted at www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman

Further Information

Visit 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.

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathon in the United States.

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