2019 Event Date Announced
SAVE THE DATE!! CajunMan Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, September 8th, 2019 We enjoyed seeing you there last year and sure hope to see you
- Our Event
This race is a tradition, a right of passage, 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!
Registration:
- Race Info
REGISTER THROUGH 9/1/19 TO GUARANTEE SWAG
Date:
September 8, 2019
Time:
Race starts at 7:30 AM
Location:
2503 SE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA US 70508
Registration:
- Results
- Updates
CajunMan 2017 Results
Thank you to all that participated in this years event. See you next year!
Spring Fever
Most of you are getting Spring fever right about now and are already on your bikes and cruising the roads. A lot of you saw
CajunMan Bike Route Repaved
Just to let all of you CajunMan fans know, the bike route on LaFlamme Rd to Bayou Tortue Rd has been repaved!!! We finally have
Entry Fees
Individual Entry Fees
$52.50 Thru March 5, 2019
$75.00 March 6 – June 15, 2019
$85.00 June 16 – September 2, 2019
$90.00 September 3 – September 8, 2019 and at packet pickup assuming slots remain
Relay Entry Fees (per team)
$94.50 Thru March 5, 2019
$135.00 March 6 – June 15, 2019
$150.00 June 16 – September 2, 2019
$165.00 September 3 – September 8, 2019 and at packet pickup assuming slots remain
Athena, Clydesdale Beginner, Aquathon, & Duathlon Entry Fees
$52.50 Thru March 5, 2019
$75.00 March 6 – June 15, 2019
$85.00 June 16 – September 2, 2019
$90.00 September 3 – September 8, 2019 and at packet pickup assuming slots remain
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.)
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be held at Geaux Run, 906 Harding St., Lafayette, LA (In the Oil Center)
Thursday, September 5, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, September 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Race Morning: 5:45 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. but all are urged to pick up packets early
Refunds & Race Delays
There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine BUT the race director reserves the right to modify the course or change the start time of the race for the safety of the participants.
Awards
Finisher’s awards will be given to all completing the race. The top 3 overall male and female, master’s male and female, and grandmaster male and female winners will receive awards. Awards will also be given to the top 3 male and female triathletes in 14 and under age group and 5 year age groups from 15-70+. Awards will be given to the top 3 relay teams. Awards for the Athena, Clydesdale, Beginner, Aquathlon & Duathlon Division will be 1st Top Male & Female.
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 for adults and minors have to buy a yearly membership for $10. For more information on USA Triathlon and to join, see www.usatriathlon.org or call 719-597-9090. USAT rules shall be enforced. You are responsible for knowing the USAT race rules.
USAT RULE: You are the only person that can pick up your packet and you must provide a picture ID.
Swim | 800m
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.
Bike | 20mi
This is an out and back course. The original 20 mile bike course is set for this year’s race that takes you down Garber Rd, to the St. Martinville Hwy and then onto Bayou Tortue Rd. and back. You will have a safe scenic route with good roads. 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. There is also a division called Clydesdale and Athena available for this year.
Run | 5k
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 5 STOPS FOR 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.
Post Race & Travel
Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony
Be sure to hang around and enjoy a post race party and the City of Lafayette following the race. The awards ceremony will be held as soon as possible following the race. Unclaimed awards will be mailed.
Further Information
For further information, please contact the race director, Farrel LeBoeuf, at fleboeuf@aol.com with questions about the race or Bertha Lanthier at blanthier54@aol.com with registration questions.
Parking
PLEASE PARK ALL VEHICLES IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS AT OR NEAR THE DAYS INN AND WALK TO THE RACE SITE. NO EXCEPTIONS!! PARKING AT THE DAYS INN WILL BE FIRST COME AND IT WILL BE FREE.
Visit Lafayette
While your here learn more about what makes the heart of Cajun Country so great!
Directions to the race site
From 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.
Host Hotel
The host hotel is the Days Inn located at 2503 S E Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA. They are offering special rates for CajunMan participants. $50 for a King Room and $56 for a Double Room plus tax. Parking will be free there. Contact Days Inn at 337.769.8000 Newly renovated and within walking distance of the race.
These are other hotels in the surrounding area:
Clarion Inn 337-232-9000
Courtyard Marriott 337-232-5005
Doubletree by Hilton 337-235-6111
Best Western 337-235-1367
Extended Stay America 337-232-8313
Past CajunMan Winners
Overall Male Winners:
2018 Jeremy Johnson 1:23:59
2017 Jeremy Johnson 1:23:00
2016 Kevin Cart 1:23:26
2015 Jeremy Stagg 1:19:06
2014 Ben Hall 1:17:55
2013 Jonathan McCall 1:23:19
2012 Brian Primeaux 1:22:19**
2011 John Fell 1:20:40
2010 Mark Primeaux 1:19:33
2009 Brandon Guillory 1:22:11
2008 Cancelled
2007 Neill Rowland 1:22:14
2006 Brandon Guillory 1:20:51
2005 Cancelled
2004 Brett Reagan 1:19:33
2003 Neill Rowland 1:19:45
2002 John Deshotel 1:20:03
2001 Patrick Marr 1:01:26*
2000 Chris Eschbach 1:16:42
1999 Chris Eschbach 1:16:56
1998 Chris Eschbach 1:05:45*
1997 Chris Eschbach 1:13:55
1996 Chris Eschbach 1:13:58
Overall Female Winners
2018 Ashley Gatte 1:34:46
2017 Jamie Scott 1:38:37
2016 Jamie Scott 1:35:56
2015 Sofia Rossiter 1:28:37
2014 Stephanie Smith 1:24:45
2013 Anne Sagrera 1:36:48
2012 Kathy Abela 1:44:51**
2011 Caroline Smith 1:27:13
2010 Stephanie Smith 1:31:29
2009 Eryn Schilling 1:33:52
2008 Cancelled
2007 Caroline Smith 1:27:29
2006 Caroline Smith 1:26:21
2005 Cancelled
2004 Tara West 1:32:28
2003 Ashley LaSalle 1:22:21
2002 Lynnie Terrie 1:28:38
2001 Nicola Appleton 1:09:22*
2000 Susan Boudreaux 1:36:42
1999 Kathleen Scully 1:28:41
1998 Julie Ricketts 1:08:54*
1997 Kathleen Scully 1:29:47
1996 Caitlin Gabor 1:27:51
*flood shortened course
**course was lengthened due to Tortue bridge being out
Our 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. Contact us for for more information at cajuntiming@aol.com.
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