Cajun Country Run (1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k & Fun Run)
Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 2:30 AM CST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run Acadiana's most beautiful course, choose your adventure on road or trail, and aim for a one-of-a-kind alligator head trophy.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseThe Cajun Country Run, Acadiana's oldest half marathon, invites you to explore Lafayette's most beautiful running course. Choose from diverse road races including a USATF-certified half marathon, 10K, and 5K, or opt for challenging trail courses through Acadiana Park & Nature Station. This event is a primary supporter of TRAIL, with proceeds directly funding local park improvements. Push your limits and you might even take home a unique, homemade alligator head trophy.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
35 10K finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
1:07:54
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 42:21.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 51% women and 49% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 10K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 35 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 1:07:54. The quicker front of the field averaged about 42:21. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Lafayette, LA
Close-to-home draw
Baton Rouge, LA
Travel draw
Crowley, LA
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 20 to 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 to 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 to 49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 50 to 59
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Male 20 to 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 2025 | 35 | 1:07:54 | 1:09:15 | 42:21 | 39:40 / 1:03:18 |
| 10K | 2021 | 37 | 1:04:23 | 1:07:20 | 50:00 | 48:45 / 59:13 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
**PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE @ www.CajunCountry.RUN ** with fees!! Don't worry we will transfer your information to RunSignUP after.
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Acadiana's Oldest half marathon is the most beautiful running course in Lafayette. Runners have the options between either road races or trail races. The road race distance options include: 1/2 marathon, 10k or 5k; while the trail running options include 5k or 10k.
Run and support TRAIL's investments and efforts in Acadiana Park & Nature Station. Do really well and win an alligator head.
Visit www.CajunCountry.RUN for details about the various courses, parking, and general information about Acadiana Park & Nature Station.
The Cajun Country Run (CCR) started in 2002 and became a primary supporter of TRAIL in 2010. Today the event now offers 5 running options. The road race options include a half marathon (a single loop and USATF certified), a 10K (USATF certified) and 5K. Two trail courses include a 10K & 5K that offer a mix cross country and single track sections. The 10K course will take you on some technical sections along the banks of the Vermilion River.
The hallmark of the CCR is the home made alligator head trophies, compliments of Cajun Ben The original half marathon course was a double loop course that included 4 miles of cross country running. In 2014 we changed the half marathon course to an all road single loop course and got it certified by the USATF.
Proceeds from the CCR have allowed T.R.A.I.L. to do work in and around Acadiana Park. In 2012 T.R.A.I.L. purchased property to add to the Acadiana Park & Nature Station. TRAIL has also help fund some improvements to the mountain bike trail system built and maintained by Mountain Bike Lafayette.
Find out more at www.LATRAIL.org
Awards