Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
About this race
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Picard Park, Milton, Louisiana
The Vermilion River Run is the final race of the Triple Crown Challenge — and it’s strategically placed on the calendar before many spring marathons and half marathons. At 10 miles, it’s the perfect distance to fit right into your training build-up. The event is held at the scenic Picard Park in Milton, Louisiana.
Race Options:
- 10 Mile: Full course from start to finish
- 5 Mile Option: Runners turn around at 2.5 miles and follow the same route back to the finish
Note: There are no cash awards for the 5 Mile option. The top 5 male and top 5 female finishers will receive an award.
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 and would like to switch to the Triple Crown package, please notify us by October 24, 2026 to guarantee your swag. Triple Crown registrations made after October 24th may not include swag.
Pricing:
- Through July 14: $55
- July 15 – October 14: $60
- October 15 – December 10: $65
- Packet Pick-Up & Race Day: $70
Online registration closes December 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM. Race day registration is available, but shirt sizes are limited and not guaranteed.
Register by November 12, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt in your size. There will be no reorders or reprints.
CRRC Club members save an additional $5. Not valid for the virtual option.
Packet Pick-Up:
- Friday, December 11, 2026: Adopted Dog Brewing from 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Race Morning: Picard Park, 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday so race morning runs smoothly for everyone. We do not mail swag; you must pick it up in person.
Awards 10 Miler:
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female: Cash prize
- Top 3 in Each Age Group: Award
Age groups: 12 & Under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+. Additional groups added in 10-year increments as needed.
5 Mile Option: Top 5 Male & Top 5 Female: Award (no cash prizes)
Race Day Parking:
Limited parking is available at Picard Park, 130 Park Lane, Milton, LA. For runner safety, you will not be able to exit the parking lot until the road has reopened. Please plan accordingly.
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Running
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
This event is an out-and-back course with scenic country and Vermilion River views.
VIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT
This event is an out-and-back course with scenic country and Vermilion River views.
Vermilion River Run 5 Miler
This event is an out-and-back course with scenic country and Vermilion River views.
Vermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT
This event is an out-and-back course with scenic country and Vermilion River views.
VIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 Miler
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lafayette, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 5:08 PM local time (CST) in Lafayette on December 12, 2026 — 10h 13m of daylight.
Course
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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, 27 Lafayette events
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