CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run
About this race
CajunMan Tri, Du, AquaBike, Aquathon & 5k run/walk
Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 7:00 am
This race 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 3.1 miles on foot 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 the event!!
Race Distances
The SWIM -- 1/2 mile or 400 meter beginner
This is an open water swim. Water temperatures will most likely be in the mid-70F range. Use of wet suits is subject to USA Triathlon rules. The wetsuit call will be made after temperatures are taken race morning. Bring your wetsuit if you are so inclined. There will be boats and other water safety aid available during the swim. You should be able to swim at least ½ mile before deciding to enter this event. All swimmers will be required to wear swim caps, which will be provided.
THE BIKE -- 20 miles
New and improved route that avoids the worst sections on Garber Rd. All turns will be marked. Volunteers will be on the course but you are to stay aware of the surroundings and to know the course.
THE RUN -- 5K (3.1 miles)
The run will start and finish near the transition area near Airport Lake. The course will include the roads within the Lafayette Regional Airport. The course will be marked and volunteers will be on the course. There will be at least 2 possibilities to pass an aid station on the run. THERE ARE 3 WATER ON THE RUN. AT THE START OF THE RUN, MILE 1, HALF-WAY, MILE 2 AND RIGHT BEFORE THE FINISH. The aid stations will offer water, fluid replacement drinks, and encouragement.
Relay Teams
Don't want to do the whole race? Come race as a team! Each team member will compete in one of the individual sports. Relay teams must have a minimum of 2 participants. (Yes, one team member can do 2 sports while the other team member does the other sport.)
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. you can buy one one our website in the store along with your registration. NOT NECESSARY FOR 5K
There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine.
*USAT RULE: You are the ONLY person that can pick up your packet and you must provide a picture ID.
Directions to the race siteFrom I-10: Take exit 103A to merge onto I-49 S/US-167 S toward US-90/Morgan City; continue onto US-167 S for 2.5 mi; continue onto US-90 E for 2.6 mi then turn left onto Perimeter Rd. Use 2503 Southeast Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70508 for GPS or web search directions.
AWARDS: See http://www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman UPDATESAny and ALL UPDATES for the events will be posted at www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Further Informationvisit www.LATRAIL.org
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 web site, 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.
Sanctioning:
USAT Sanctioned EventUSA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at www.usatriathlon.org .
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Triathlon- Individual
***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Relay Team - Triathlon
Relay Teams consist of 2 or 3 members. ***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Athena - Triathlon
Per USAT regulations, the minimum weight shall be 165 pounds for women competing in the Athena division. *We are not sanctioned this year but will still follow all guidelines. ***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Clydesdale - Triathlon
Per USAT regulations, the minimum weight shall be 220 pounds for men competing in the Clydesdale division. *We are not sanctioned this year but will still follow all the guidlines. ***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Beginner Triathlon
400Meter Swim / 20Mile Bike / 5K Run .***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Duathlon
Duathlon
5K Run / 20Mile Bike / 5K Run ***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Relay Team - Duathlon
5K Run / 20Mile Bike / 5K Run ***ALL FUTURE UPDATES WILL BE POSTED ON www.LATRAIL.org/cajunman
Swimrun
Aquathlon
Swim then run
Aquabike
Aquabike
Running
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lafayette, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time (CDT) in Lafayette on September 12, 2027 — 12h 26m of daylight.
Course
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Results — CajunMan Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon & 5k Run
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 26 Lafayette events
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