Cajun Country Run 5K route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Cajun Country Run 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Cajun Country Run 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.3% versus flat · net elevation -0 m
Decision summary
Cajun Country Run 5K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 29 m
- Typical conditions
- 77/100
- Evidence depth
- 19 verified facts
Lower than 67% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Cajun Country Run 5K?
The Cajun Country Run 5K route has 29 m of ascent, 30 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Cajun Country Run 5K route go?
The Cajun Country Run 5K route starts at Acadiana Park, 1005 E. Alexander St. Lafayette, LA 70501 (all runs start and finish in the park) and finishes at Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes parkland and countryside.
What should runners know on race day for the Cajun Country Run 5K?
Portions of Alexander St. and Teurlings Dr. are closed to traffic for the race.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Countryside
- Waterfront
- Riverside
- Forest
- City
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Portions of Alexander St. and Teurlings Dr. are closed to traffic for the race.
- Medal
- Finisher's medals for all participants
Access and course status
- Start
- Acadiana Park, 1005 E. Alexander St., Lafayette, LA 70501 (all runs start and finish in the park)
- Finish
- Acadiana Park, Lafayette, LA
Course facts
- Notable features
- Homemade alligator head trophies awarded for top performances
- a Christmas costume contest for best-dressed Mr. or Mrs. Santa
- free professional race photos
How hilly is the Cajun Country Run 5K?
- Descent 11%
- Flat 79%
- Climb 9%
- Total ascent
- 29 m
- Net elevation
- −0 m
- GAP factor
- 0.3%
- Longest climb
- 730 m at 1.7%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 13°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 77Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Cajun Country Run 5K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 29 m of total ascent.