The CajunMan Triathlon has been cancelled. We regret that we have to do this - but due to the nature of the circumstances that have occurred and affected S. Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama - this is the only right thing to do. The CajunMan will donate all food supplies, water, Gatorade, shirts, etc. to assist and help those that are in need. Also, monies that have not been spent will be given to the Red Cross (or the like) in the form of a check. In fact, I have already dropped off hundreds of shirts, 25 - 30 cases of water and Gatorade, toilet paper, anti-bacterial soap and even deodorant (Degree was a sponsor) today at the CajunDome. I still have more shirts and other items to give - but my car was full to the top.

If held, the CajunMan would be a strain on the police force, Acadian Ambulance, the hotels (which are completely sold out), traffic, and the Lafayette Regional Airport (which is where the race is held). When discussing this with these governmental agencies they were thankful of my decision. Water, food and the like which was to be provided at the CajunMan is no longer available as these items are scarce or no longer available in Lafayette. In addition, many of our volunteers, sponsors and our race committee members are busy helping out with the relief efforts. Manpower would be scarce at the CajunMan. And besides, there are bigger things in life than triathlons - such as life itself.

This is an unbelievable tragic and horrific occurence - and the ripple effect has already been felt here in Lafayette and many other surrounding areas.

I wish all of you well.

Russell Bex
CajunMan Triathlon
Race Director