Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K
The Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K Classic will start and finish at Parc Sans Souci. The course runs through the heart of Downtown Lafayette, the University of Louisiana Lafayette's beautiful oak tree-lined campus and the Oil Center. Lafayette local-at-heart now living elsewhere? Choose our virtual option!
Triple Crown Registration & Swag Eligibility: Register for all three Triple Crown races together to qualify for exclusive Cajun Road Runners swag! If you initially registered for races individually but would like to switch to the Triple Crown package, please notify us by October 24, 2026 to guarantee your swag. Triple Crown registrations made after October 24th may not include swag.
An additional $5 will be discounted for Cajun Road Runners Club members (**NOT VALID FOR VIRTUAL OPTION**)
Participants 12 and under as of September 3rd may register at a discounted rate of $35. The rate will apply once the birthdate is entered and calculated.
Awards will be given to top THREE overall male and female winners and the top THREE finishers in each age group: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older (We will add older age groups in 10 year increments as needed).
PACKET PICK UP: Friday, October 9, 2026, location TBD. There will be race day packet pickup and race day registration starting at 6:45 am, but for a smoother experience, we encourage you to register and pick up your packet on Friday.
PRICING:
Through 7/14: $45
7/15-8/18: $50
8/19-10/8: $55
Packet Pick-up and Race Day: $60 - In-Person Registration
ONLINE registration will close on 10/8/2026 at 6:00 pm for timing purposes. In-person registration will be available at packet pickup and race morning
