It is the The Original Cajun Running Festival. We call it the Cajun Cup 10k, that's 6.2 miles for those of you who don't speak kilometers. The race is presented Cajun Road Runners club and is the Road Runners Club of America 10 K Louisiana Championship.

There is still time for you to register for both the 10k and the Kids 10k one mile fun run challenge. Registration for the event will close on Friday November 13th. There is no race day registration.

Participants will gather at Parc San Souci in Downtown Lafayette for pre-race festivities. The race will conclude on Jefferson Street in Downtown Lafayette.

A reminder for motorist along the route, the run will begin at 8:05 am and that will mean lane closures along Johnston Street, Bertrand Drive and Congress Street. There will be other traffic closures and stoppages along the course but those are the main roadways that are affected.

Proceeds from the Cajun Cup go to benefit the University of Louisiana's Track and Cross Country Teams as well as the RRCA Kids Run The Nation program. 

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