CAJUN MAN

Sunday September 8, 2024

200 Perimeter Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

The CajunMan 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 finishing with a 5K running 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 it!!

Race Distances

Swim- 1/2 mile or 4oo meters: This is an open water swim in the University of Louisiana Ski Lake (9 time Division I National Champions).

Bike- 20 miles: The 20 mile bike course is on open roads with some police and volunteer support.

Run - 5K (3.1 miles): Out and back course. Stay to your left along the course.

Relay Teams: Minimum of 2 participants.

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race
This race is being sanctioned with USAT. You, including all relay team members, must be a licensed USA Triathlon member at the time of registration or buy a one-day license to participate for $15.00 Click HERE to buy it. If you are planning on participating in the SUGARMAN TRI/DU maybe an annual membership is for you! www.usatriathlon.org

2024 Site Layout is same as 2023

Packet Pick Up & On Site Registration

Friday, Sept. 6th 10am - 6pm  at Geaux Run (906 Harding St., Lafayette, LA 70503)

Saturday, Sept. 7th 10am - 3pm  at Geaux Run (906 Harding St., Lafayette, LA 70503)

Sunday, Sept 8th 6am - 7:00am @ Race Site (all are encouraged to pick up Fri or Sat)

Sunday Schedule

5:45am Transition Open & Body Marking

Warm up swimming opens when life guards and safety boats are in place

7:00 Transition area closes & all swimmer exit water

7:00 All races start. Triathlete’s remember the swim is a time-trial start so line up and relax.

**USAT RULE:  You are the only person that can pick up your packet and you must provide a picture ID. You cannot pick up someone else’s packet. kindly do not put the volunteer in an uncomfortable situation.

Refunds: There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine. Check out our Registration Roll Forward Policy.

AWARDS: 

Finisher’s prizes will be given to all completing the race.

TRIATHLON - INDIVIDUALS (AGE GROUP) The Top 3 Overall: Male and Female, Top Master: Male and Female, and Top Grand Master: Male and Female winners will receive awards.

Awards will also be given to the Top Male and Female triathletes in 14 and under age group and 5 year age groups from 15-70+.

Post-Race Party and Awards Ceremony

Be sure to hang around and enjoy a post-race party which will include great Cajun Cuisine from Cafe 20.3 beer.  Stay and CHECK OUT the Culture of Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana area following the race. The awards ceremony will be held as soon as possible following the race. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.

Check out the “Stretchy Booth” for some post race massage

Parking: Some along Perimeter Rd but you will be stuck until the end of the race. Parking at Days Inn is permitted as well as along Frontage Rd. down to Wildcat Distillery

Hotels:
Days Inn 2501 SE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70508

$60 single & $70 double (tax included) PLEASE CALL: 337-769-8000

Sponsors:

CajunMan is one of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast's major endurance events. Businesses can get great exposure by being a racer sponsor. Depending on the level of sponsorship, a sponsor can have a web link to the race website, offer items and advertising for race packets, have a spot on the race shirt, and have a presence at the race through tents, banners, and participation. Contact us for for more information.

Email Info@LATRAIL.org or call us at 337-781-9416

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Photos coming soon!