Miles Perret Cancer Services Triathlon

MPCS Triathlon 
 
August 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
225 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
ULL Bourgeois Hall   Thank you for your interest in the MPCS Triathlon.
 
Fundraising events like the MPCS Triathlon raise money to help us serve families in Acadiana fighting, surviving and living with cancer every day.
 
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MPCS Triathlon Details:
 
200-yard swim (UL Bourgeois pool)
8-mile bike (2 loops along Cajundome Blvd) 
2-mile run (1 lap along Cajundome Blvd)  
 
It is perfect for all fitness levels. 350 spots are available, so sign up early if you are interested in participating as these spots fill up quickly.  Participants can sign up as an individual or a relay team. Relays consist of either a 2-person or 3-person relay team.   Registration Fee:  $45.00          Individual $90.00          2 Person Relay Team $135.00        3 Person Relay Team   Late Registration Fee: (Begins 7/29/2024)
$55.00       Individual 
$110.00     2 Person Relay Team
$165.00     3 Person Relay Team   Age Groups: Male & Female
1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over.   Triathlon Awards:   Individual Awards:  
Overall Male & Female  1st, 2nd, 3rd
Overall Masters – Male & Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female for each Age Group above
 
Relay Teams Awards:
Top Overall Relay Team Award  (Note:  2 Person & 3 Person Relay Teams compete for the same Overall Award)
  Packet Pick-Up:   All Triathlon participants can pick up packets from 12 pm - 6 pm on Friday, August 16th, outside UL Lafayette's Bourgeois Hall or Saturday morning at the race.  Packets will be available on race day, but it is strongly encouraged that all participants pick up prior to race day. (T- shirt sizes are first come first serve.)   

 

Triathlon Schedule:    5:00am - Transition area opens (outside UL Bourgeois Hall)
7:00am - Staggered swim start (UL Bourgeois Hall)   NOTE: The Triathlon starts at 7AM for ALL PARTICIPANTS. When selecting your swim time during registration, you are selecting how long it takes you to swim 200 yards, not what time you want to start the race.   Race Reminder: For the safety of all participants, bike helmets are REQUIRED and no headphones or headsets are allowed on the race course.   

 

TRIATHLON PARKING DETAILS: All parking is at Cajun Field/Football Stadium. Participants are to park vehicles and walk bikes to transition area outside of Bourgeois Hall (bldg in red). Dropping off in front of Cajundome Blvd is prohibited. The following intersections will be blocked off 30 mins before race. (Times are subject to change per police) Souvenir Gate at Coliseum Rd., W. Congress St. at St. Mary Blvd., W. Congress at Bertand, Cajundome Blvd. at W. Congress St., Cajundome Blvd. at Johnston St., Cajundome Blvd. at Reinhardt, Cajundome Blvd. at Bertrand, Cajundome Blvd. at Devalcourt, Cajundome Blvd. at Eraste Landry, Eraste Landry at Robert Lee Circle, Eraste Landry at Macon.   In order to receive updates regarding this race, PLEASE USE AN ACCURATE EMAIL ADDRESS to register.    Refund Policy: Since this is a charitable fundraising event, registration fees are non-refundable, but they can be converted to a donation or transferred to another participant. Contact us at 337-984-1920 by Wednesday, August 14th for either option.

Should social distancing guidelines prevent MPCS from hosting an on-site triathlon, this race will convert to a virtual duathlon. In this instance, no refunds will be given and updated race information will be sent to all registrants.   We reserve the right to cancel in extreme weather circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to Miles Perret Cancer Services.