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Pelican Timing Services is a race timing company based out of Lafayette, LA. Our timers have 14 yrs of timing experience.

Pelican Timing Services offers professional timing using the latest technology for timing and scoring services for running, triathlons, duathlons, swimming and biking events throughout the South.

We utilize RFID ULTRA DISPOSABLE TIMING SYSTEMS for cycling, running, and multi sports race events. 

We offer many services which includes Online Registration, at no cost to the Event or Organizer, Live Results designed for smartphones.  Results Kiosk, with individual result printouts.   Learn more about our Services.

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UPCOMING EVENTS WE ARE TIMING

Courir du Festival 5K - Saturday, 4/26/25 In Person Race

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Scène Ochsner Lafayette General Fais Do Do
700 Jefferson St.
Lafayette, LA US 70501

Your favorite 5K is back, and we will kick off on Saturday, April 26th by Scène Ochsner Lafayette General Fais Do Do! (700 Block of Jefferson Street.)

Walk, run or stroll through the historic tree-lined streets of downtown Lafayette on the Saturday morning of Festival International. Cross the finish line with live music, food, beer! The Courir du Festival 5K, presented by Stuller, Inc. is a great way to show Festival support.
 
-Build a team of friends, family or colleagues for a chance to win prizes! The largest team to register gets some special race swag!
-5K Registration packets include a 2025 t-shirt, locally designed and printed. 
-The 5K route is a certified race for those runners with a more competitive streak. 

Registration

Online registration:

$35 for early birds (First 200 participants to sign up)

$40 until online registration closes April 18, 2025 at midnight.

Packet Pickup

Race packets will be available for pickup at TriRunning on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm or on race day, on-site starting at 7:00 am.*

*Please note, running shirts are first-come, first-serve. Shirts may be limited during packet pickup on race day.

TriRunning

2813 Johnston St

Lafayette, LA 70503

337-781-5282

Race Day 

Saturday, April 26, 2025

8:00 am 

Scène Ochsner Lafayette General Fais Do Do 

Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to race start to allow time for parking and packet pickup at Scène Ochsner Lafayette General Fais Do Do, on the 700 block of Jefferson St. The race will start and finish near Scène Ochsner Lafayette General Fais Do Do.  

For more information and to register click here.

Cpl Matthew Richard Memorial 5K - Saturday, 4/26/25 In Person Race

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM

106 Duson Ave.
Iota, LA US 70543

The 14th Annual Cpl Matthew Richard 5K memorial run/walk will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Downtown Iota, LA.
 
Check in:  8:15 – 8:45 a.m.                 
Start Time:  9:00 a.m.   
 
All Participants will receive a t-shirt. Pre-Registered Participants registered by April 7th are guaranteed a t-shirt on race day; late registrants will receive a t-shirt at a later date.  
 
If you are unable to attend and want to show your support for the Cpl. Matthew Richard Memorial Foundation and the dedicated and courageous people that serve in the Armed Forces, you can buy a Memorial Run T-Shirt!!!
 
To Purchase a t-shirt, click on this Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/LA/Iota/CplMatthewRichardAnnual5KMemorialRunWalk
 
 Entry Fees:   
 
·        Pre-Registration                     -    $30 thru  April 7, 2025
·        Late/Race Day Registration  -    $35 starting April 8th thru April 26, Race Day.
 
All donations are welcome! Click here to donate or become a fundraiser for the foundation: 
/Race/Donate/LA/Iota/CplMatthewRichardAnnual5KMemorialRunWalk
       
More information, downloadable registration forms and sponsor forms can be found at http://www.cplmatthewrichard.org/
 
Water and fruit will be provided to all participants at finish. 
Hamburgers and soft drinks will be sold starting at 10:00 a.m.  
Live Music Entertainment by Vital Sounds by DJ Jeff Hebert.
Fun Jumps, face painting and balloons for the kids.
 
Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
 
Awards: Overall Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Overall Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
              1st, 2nd, 3rd in all age categories

For more information and to register click here. 

Louisiana Triathlon - Saturday, 5/03/25 In Person Race

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM

108 E Main Street
New Roads, LA US 70760

Standard Sprint Distance : 800M SWIM | 18MI BIKE | 5K RUN

Beginner Division: 400M SWIM | 18MI BIKE | 5K RUN

Duathlon: 18MI BIKE | 5K RUN

2 or 3 Person Relay: 800M SWIM | 18MI BIKE | 5K RUN

Race Louisiana Triathlon, proudly serving as the 2025 USAT State Championship Triathlon! Race the Standard Sprint Distance with an 800-meter swim, an 18-mile bike ride, and a 5K run, or try our Beginner Division featuring a 400-meter swim, perfect for those new to the sport. Team up with friends in our 2 or 3 Person Relay, or take on the Duathlon challenge with an 18-mile bike and 5K run.  Join us on False River at the heart of Louisiana!

AWARDS:

Male and Female: 1st Overall, Masters, Grand Masters

Male and Female: 1st, 2nd, 3rd: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Beginner division and Duathlon

Overall Relay Team

All awards must be claimed on race day. We do not mail awards after the event.

INDIVIDUAL: Compete in your age group and race the full sprint distance with an 800m swim, 18mi bike, and 5K run. 

OPEN RELAY:  Relay teams may consist of 2 or 3 people, completing all 3 legs of the race.  Upon entering T1, the swimmer must 'tag' the cyclist, at which point the cyclist may un-rack the bike and exit transition.  During T2, the cyclist must rack their bike, then 'tag' the runner, at which point the runner may exit transition.  Athletes cannot have a time advantage by having a bike un-racked ahead of the swimmer coming in or begin running before the bike is racked.  

BEGINNER WAVE: 400M SWIM | 18MI BIKE | 5K RUN
Awards for beginner race are 1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F OVERALL ONLY - no individual age group awards. This wave is meant for those new to or unsure about open water swimming. Results will be listed by normal age groups.  Triathletes competing in the beginner division will start in the last wave of the triathlon.  The swim will be an out-and-back 400m swim and all other distances for the sprint triathlon will remain the same.  See the swim section for more information.  

DUATHLON: 18MI BIKE | 5K RUN
Awards for duathlon are 1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F OVERALL ONLY - no individual age group awards. Results will be listed by normal age groups.  Athletes competing in the duathlon division will begin 10 minutes after race start, at 7:40, with the first male wave.  This is a bike/run duathlon, consisting of an 18-mile bike and 5K run.  The start line will be at the dismount line, at the exit of transition.

For more information and to register click here.

Bayou Side Run - Saturday, 5/3/25 In Person Race

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM

128 W. Main St
New Iberia, LA US 70560

Celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month by joining Heart for Iberia and Iberia Mental Health Initiative for their annual Bayou Side Run. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, grab your person or persons to be “bayou” side as we race the streets of New Iberia raising mental health awareness and funds for Iberia Mental Health Initiative. Registration will include entry into the 5k or 1-mile run/walk, t-shirt, finisher medal and an experience of a lifetime. Chip timing will be used for the 5k.

Thank you for choosing to partner with Heart for Iberia and Iberia Mental Health Initiative as we seek to raise mental health awareness in our community. 

Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):

Early Registration 5k: $30.00
Early Registration 1 Mile Fun Run: $30.00
Team Discount 10 or more : $20.00 per individual
Late Registration is April 12th - May 1st: $35.00
Race day registration: 6:30am - 7:30am  Onsite Cash Only - $35.00
 

Must Registered by April 11th to be guaranteed a shirt.

Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):

Early Pickup: TBA
On Site Day of Race, May 3rd, 6:30 am - 7:30 am
 

Age Groups for 5K Only:

1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,etc. 70+
 

Awards for 5K Only:

Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female each age group for the 5K
Bayou Side Award: Largest Group 
 

For more information and to register click here. 

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