Tour des Atakapas

Presented by T.R.A.I.L. and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, the annual Tour des Atakapas kicks off the festival weekend with a morning run or paddle through Lafayette, followed by a post-run fete at the festival's Mon Heritage stage. Options for participants include a a 5K, a 10K, and a duathlon—which consists of a 1.5 mile run, 2 mile paddle, and 1.5 mile run. Things get started at 7:45 am. $35 for run ; $25 for duathlon. details at latrail.org/tourdesatakapas.