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🏃♀️ RUN WHERE THE CHAMPIONS RAN! 🏃♂️The day after some of the country’s best young runners compete for national titles at Moncus Park, it’s YOUR turn to take on the course! 🏅
Join us on Sunday, December 13, at 10 AM for the Champions Course 5K, a one-of-a-kind cross-country experience on the same course used for the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on December 12.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, jogging with friends, or taking a leisurely stroll beneath the oaks, everyone is welcome. You’ll get to experience the championship course for yourself and cross the same finish line as the champions!
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Sunday, December 13, 2026
⏰ Race starts at 10 AM
📍 Moncus Park | 2913 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA
💲 $40 registration includes race entry and an official event shirt
🔥 WARM UP WITH US!
Supported by Southern Air and Shockwave Generators, our Warm-Up Zone will be the perfect place to shake off the December chill, stretch out, and cheer on fellow participants before and after the race.
👟 A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
• This is a cross-country 5K on grass and trails, so plan your footwear accordingly.
• Dress in layers for a December morning outdoors.
• Packet pickup will be at the Doerle Pavilion on Wednesday, December 9 from 6-7:30PM
• Race-day parking details will be shared with registered participants closer to race day.
• Walkers are welcome! Go at whatever pace feels right for you.
Best of all, your registration supports Moncus Park’s mission as a nonprofit conservancy, helping care for the trails, trees, and open spaces that make our Park special.
Ready to run where the champions ran? Register today!
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2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503
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