3 events in Lafayette, Louisiana

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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

-GENERAL INFORMATION-

FULL MARATHON:

• All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027

• Must be 15 years or older on Race Day to Participate

• This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

HALF MARATHON:

• All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027

• Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to Participate

• This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

TEAM RELAY:

• All Participants receive Race Bib, Race Bag, Sunday's Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, March 7, 2027

• Must be 13 years or older on Race Day to Participate

• This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

5K:

• All Participants receive Race Bib, 5k Race Shirt, Finisher's Medal (upon completion of the race) & Food, Drinks & Music on Saturday, March 6, 2027

• Runners Registering for the Full, Half or Relay sign up for the 5K Race at a discounted combo rate. Runners registered for a Sunday event & the 5K event will receive a separate Race Bib & Race Shirt for Saturday, March 6th & Sunday, March 7th, 2027.

• This event will be Chip Timed by Pelican Timing

1 Mile:

• All Participants receive Race Bib, Finisher's Ribbon (upon completion of the race) on Saturday, March 6, 2027

• This Race is reserved for children 12 years & under.

• If an adult is registered for any other Zydeco event on Saturday or Sunday, their children under the age of 12 may run for $10.

• This event will not be timed.

LATE REGISTRATION – Late Registration will be offered at Packet Pick-Up. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY.

DEADLINE– Packet pickup is the last chance for registration. Friday, February 12, 2027 is the last day to register and be guaranteed a t-shirt with your registration.

CONFIRMATION– There will be confirmation support through the RunSignUp website once registration has started.

DEFERRAL POLICY– There will be a $25 fee to defer registration to the next year's race. The deadline for deferral is March 6, 2027 at midnight. Once deferred, the registrant is ineligible for the following year's early registration promos, and the items (Shirt, Bib, etc) from the deferred year's race are forfeited. Registrants may only defer one consecutive year. Instructions on how to defer your registration. Click on Manage Registration in your confirmation email. Choose Defer Registration at the top of the page and follow instructions.

NO REFUND POLICY - Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your race number to anyone else.

-DISTANCE SWITCHES-

UPGRADE from the Half Marathon to the Full Marathon – There will be a fee to upgrade from the Half Marathon to the Full Marathon to make up for the cost difference between the two distances. The deadline to upgrade is March 5, 2027. Instructions on how to defer your registration. Click on Manage Registration in your confirmation email. Choose Transfer Event at the top of the page and follow instructions.

DOWNGRADE for the Full Marathon to the Half Marathon – There are no refunds given to downgrade from the Full Marathon to the Half Marathon. There may be a fee if the cost difference is greater for the Half than you paid for the Full at the time of the original registration. The deadline to downgrade is March 5, 2027. Instructions on how to defer your registration. Click on Manage Registration in your confirmation email. Choose Transfer Event at the top of the page and follow instructions.

THERE WILL BE NO DISTANCE SWITCHED BETWEEN SATURDAY EVENTS & SUNDAY EVENTS!

-RACE RULES-

Age Requirements- On the day of the race participants must meet the minimum age requirements. Half Marathon Participants must be at least 13 years old on the day of the race to participate. Full Marathon participants must be at least 15 years old on race day to participate

No Refund Policy- Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your race number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your entry fee to future races.

Readiness- You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of a Marathon or Half Marathon. Each runner is responsible for knowing their capabilities and limitations. The weather is south Louisiana in March can vary from 40 F and rainy to 80 F and near 100% humidity.

Identification- You must show a photo ID to receive your race number and timing chip.

Packet Pickup- All items must be picked up at Packet Pick-Up. We can not mail your items to you.

Race Numbers- Race numbers are required to participate.

Effort- The effort must be your own. No coaches, handcycles, bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, baby joggers, or dogs will be allowed on the course.

Secure Zone There is a secure, sectioned-off area, located immediately after the finish line where runners get their photos taken & receive their medals. No Spectators or Family Members are allowed in this area!