Vermilion River Run 10 Miler 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $65 on Oct 15, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River Run 10 Miler | 10 Mile | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $60$65 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Vermilion River Run 10 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT | 10 Mile | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Vermilion River Run 5 Miler | 8K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Vermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT | 8K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 10 MilerVirtual | 10 Mile | Dec 12, 2026 | $50 | – |
| VIRTUAL Vermilion River Run 5 MilerVirtual | 8K | Dec 12, 2026 | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10 Mile fee goes up to $65 on Oct 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Vermilion River Run 10 Miler: $60 until Oct 15, then $65 until Dec 11, then $70 until Dec 12.
- Vermilion River Run 10 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT and Vermilion River Run 5 Miler: $55 until Oct 15, then $60 until Dec 11, then $65 until Dec 12.
- Vermilion River Run 5 Miler WITHOUT SHIRT: $50 until Oct 15, then $55 until Dec 11, then $60 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Vermilion River Run 10 Miler starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
130 Park Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Vermilion River Run 10 Miler-12/13/25
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
Vermilion River Run 5 Miler 12/13/25
Aggregated from official results for Vermilion River Run 10 Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Vermilion River Run 10 Miler?
At the 2025 Vermilion River Run 10 Miler-12/13/25, the fastest tenth finished in 1:11:22 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:04, and half the field in 1:39:08; the last tenth came in after 2:14:24.
At the 2025 Vermilion River Run 10 Miler, the fastest tenth finished in 1:17:48 or better, the top quarter in 1:28:22, and half the field in 1:40:32; the last tenth came in after 2:18:29.
At the 2025 Vermilion River Run 5 Miler 12/13/25, the fastest tenth finished in 37:22 or better, the top quarter in 41:59, and half the field in 48:39; the last tenth came in after 1:01:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:28:09 | 1:07:14 |
| 30-39 | 1:19:25 | 1:02:06 |
| 40-49 | 1:20:24 | 1:10:34 |
| 50-59 | 1:42:51 | 1:16:51 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:11:22 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 159 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler 10 Mile year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 196 to 239 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:33:37 to 1:39:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 239 (+21%) | 1:39:08 | under 1:11:22 | 52:33 |
| 2024 | 198 (-19%) | 1:38:20 | under 1:15:33 | 59:01 |
| 2023 | 244 (+24%) | 1:38:05 | under 1:14:09 | 51:21 |
| 2022 | 196 | 1:33:37 | under 1:13:12 | 50:18 |
From each year's official results for the 10 Mile; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for US 10-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10-mile race field finished under 1:25:04, against 1:24:00 in a typical US 10-mile race, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 130 Park Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve, Cool Weather Gear
- Distances
- 8K, 10 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Jan 25, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Jan 28, 2023), 2022 (Jan 22, 2022), 2020 (Jan 25, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is Vermilion River Run 10 Miler?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Oct 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, 10 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 239 runners finished the Vermilion River Run 10 Miler-12/13/25; the median finish was 1:39:08 and the winner ran 52:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10-mile race field finished under 1:25:04, against 1:24:00 in a typical US 10-mile race, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 130 Park Lane, Lafayette, LA 70508.
From the organizers
Vermilion River Run 10 Miler
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Picard Park, Milton, Louisiana
The Vermilion River Run is the final race of the Triple Crown Challenge — and it’s strategically placed on the calendar before many spring marathons and half marathons. At 10 miles, it’s the perfect distance to fit right into your training build-up. The event is held at the scenic Picard Park in Milton, Louisiana.
Race Options:
10 Mile: Full course from start to finish
5 Mile Option: Runners turn around at 2.5 miles and follow the same route back to the finish