Cajun Road Runners Downtown 8K

The Cajun Road Runners Club Triple Crown Challenge is three times the racing fun!

Registration for the Triple Crown Challenge gains entry into ALL THREE Cajun Road Runner Club races:

Downtown 8k

October 10, 2026

Cajun Cup 10K

November 14, 2026

Vermilion River Run 10 Miler

December 12, 2026

Complete all THREE races, you’ll earn: All individual race gear PLUS a LIMITED EDITION Triple Crown medal and swag!

Eligibility for the above perks is only available for Triple Crown Challenge participants, so all you need is this one registration….you do not need to register for individual races, just the challenge!

Be sure to REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 to be GUARANTEED your Downtown 8K shirt.

An additional $10** will be discounted for Cajun Road Runners Club members.

PRICING:

Through 7/14 $140

7/15 - 8/18 $155

8/19 - 10/10 $175

Downtown 8k Packet Pickup / Race Day (in-person) $175

**ONLINE registration will close on 10/10 at 7:00 am.

Cajun Cup 10K and Farrel’s mile is a fundraiser used to support the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Cross Country and Track teams. Your participation is greatly appreciated. No refunds for this event will be given.

Help support Lafayette Catholic Services, donate your old running shoes to help those less fortunate. Collection will be at Geaux Run, Friday and race morning.

The course will close at approximately 2 hours. Race officials may ask you to move to the sidewalk if you need more time to finish.

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, please notify us by October 24, 2026 to guarantee your swag. Triple Crown registrations made after October 24th may not include swag.

NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT!

Registration Fees:

Through 7/14: $55

7/15-9/14: $60

9/15-11/12: $65

Packet Pickup and Race Day before 7am: $70

Registration Fee for Farrel’s Mile – $25

Online registration will close Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 am. Registration WILL be available at PACKET PICKUP and RACE DAY until 7:00 am.

Register by Wednesday, October 14th to be guaranteed your Cajun Cup shirt at packet pickup

Packet Pickup:

Geaux Run

November 13, 2026

9:30 am to 6:00 pm

Individuals who register Friday may pick up their shirts if available.

If you do not pick up your packet at packet pickup on Friday or Saturday morning before the race – your shirt may not be available.

*We do not mail swag. You MUST pick it up in person.

Race Day Packet Pickup: Packets may be picked up from 6:30 am - 7:45 am at Parc Sans Souci. After 7:45 am the table will be closed. The 10K starts at 8:05 am.

Age Groups:

Age Groups – 9 and under, 5 year increments, 70 and older (we will add older age groups in 5 year if needed)

10K Race Awards

Top three Overall Male and Female receive a specially designed Cajun Cup Mug and a CASH PRIZE!

Overall Male and Female Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+) and Senior Grand Masters (60+) winners to receive a CASH PRIZE and a specially designed Cajun Cup Mug.

Age group winners receive a specially designed Cajun Cup Mug with second and third place to receive Cajun Cup Medals.

Top 50 Male and Top 50 Female finishers receive a poster.

All 10K Runners will receive a finisher’s medal upon finishing the race.