LOUISIANA La. — Area runners are entering the home stretch of their training for the 2003 Cingular Wireless Cajun Cup, “The Original Cajun Running Festival,” which is set for Saturday, Nov. 15 at UL Lafayette.

The annual event is the chief fund-raising opportunity for six Ragin’ Cajun athletic programs, including all track and cross country sports.

Included will be the 10,000-meter road race, which begins at 8 a.m. and includes both runners and qualified walkers, and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.

The 10K begins on Congress Street at UL’s Cajun Field, takes a winding route through downtown Lafayette, turns onto Johnson Street and finishes on Cajundome Boulevard.

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