12th Annual CANE FIELD CLASSIC presented by The Block Fit
Called, "The quintessential Louisiana race", by an Louisiana Ultra Running Legend...this is a race you don't want to miss!
Runners will race down headlands (field roads), surrounded by mature sugar cane on all sides, travel along large canals and view the Louisiana State Capitol from afar. The Cane Field Classic is truly a race unlike any other! Live Cajun Music, great food, refreshments and fresh cut sugar cane will greet runners at the end of the race!
Run either the Machete 7 ( 1 Mile / 4 Mile / 2 Mile ) for 2022 ONLY MACHETE MASSACRE 8 ( 1 Mile / 1 Mile / 4 Mile / 2 Mile )or run just the Sugar Mile.
The 2022 Edition will make up for missing the 2021 Machete 7 Challenge and will include the Sugar Mile, Mini 1 Mile Rows of Hell, the Cane Field 4 Mile and the Rows of Hell.... runs through the middle of low growth Cane Fields! The only way you can get the famous Machete is to sign up for the MACHETE MASSACRE 8 CHALLENGE!
Who doesn't want the; "Most DANGEROUS Running Medal in the World?"*Limited SPOTS available!
MACHETE MASSACRE 8 (2021&2022 Combined Edition)
Runners will receive 2 MACHETES (2021 & 2022 DATED) as well as a special 2022 MACHETE MASSARCE 8 Shirt!
Due to a series of issues we were forced to cancel 2021 before we could even get the race off the ground. We are making up for missing by offering a super challenge for 2022 with an extra Rows Of Hell! For a total of 8 Miles of Misery. Do not miss this one year special edition!
Sponsors:
The Block Fit
Brew Ha-Ha Roast & Co.
Rice & Roux
Varsity Sports
TruBlue Water
Race Day Schedule: (SUNDAY)
6:15am - 7:30am - Race Day Registration
6:15am - 7:30am - Packet Pickup
7:45am - Sunrise Yoga Warm-up lead by Amy Saia w/ The Block Fit
8:00am - Sugar Mile
8:15am - Rows Of Hell 1 Mile Mile
8:30am - Cane Field 4 Mile
9:30am - Rows Of Hell 2 Mile
Machete distribution, Cajun Food, Live Cajun Music, Beer, Awards and Fun following last finisher of Rows Of Hell.
Registrations After 10/17/22
Unfortunately, we do not own a magic crystal ball thus we can not accurately predict shirt sizes for late registration. You may not receive a shirt on race day but they will be available for PICKUP at a later date. If shipping is required that will be the financial responsibility of the participant. Thanks for your understanding!
Packet Pickup: UPDATED
PACKET PICKUP:
Race Site: Football Field of Port Allen Middle School
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 6:15am - 7:30am
Race Site & Directions:
Port Allen Middle School Football Field
610 Rosedale Rd
Port Allen, LA 70767
Coming off of Hwy 1, drive pass Port Allen Middle School located on your Left. Take your first LEFT on to North Jefferson Ave and follow traffic flow into the parking area. If this area fills you will have to find parking in front of thew school, at Port Allen Elementary or along N. Jefferson Ave.
Awards:
AWARDS:
Sugar Mile - Top 3 Male and Female
Rows Of Hell 1 Mile - Top 3 Male and Female
Cane Field 4 Miler - Top 3 Male and Female
Rows Of Hell 2 Miler - Top 3 Male and Female
Machete 8 CHALLENGE - Top 10 Male and Female
Halloween Costume Contest:
Halloween, Friends, Fun and Costumes...YAS!
Get your friends together and come up with the best group costumes and all of you will win 2023 Machete 7 Race Entries!
Minimum (3) to a group Maximum(6) to a group!*
Also, Kids Costume Contest, kids running in the 2022 Sugar Mile can wear a costume and have a chance for a free entry to 2023 Sugar Mile.**
*All Runners Must Be Registered For The 2022 Machete Massacre 8 and wear their costumes while racing
** All Kids (12and under) Registered that want to participate must be registered for the 2022 Sugar Mile and wear their costumes while racing
Warning:
The fields are flat and inspected prior to the race but all ruts, tire tracks, holes, mud and other naturally occurring changes can not all be prevented. Also, Trail Shoes are not required but older/dirty shoes are recommended especially if rain has fallen within a week before the race.
The Rows of Hell will be run through the middle of an uncut field weaving throughout, running down rows and through rough terrain. This terrain is not level in any way and conditions could be dry to very muddy. Also, consider bringing a long shirt and running pants for this section.
Transfer Deadline:
Transfers will be allowed at a rate of $20.00 per a transfer. No transfers will be allowed after 10/17/22
Rainchecks/Cancellations/Refunds/No Shows:
We will do our best to insure the event takes place!
NO Refunds or Rain Checks will be available.
In the current world of pandemics, disasters and such a virtual option will be created if we are forced to cancel. All virtual participants that submit results and data will receive shirts and appropriate medals.
No Shows requesting shipping of race swag: we will ship your shirt etc at your expense. Your registration does not give you a Finisher Dog Tag or Machete. Only those that actually run and finish the actual race will receive these Finisher Medals!
Thanks for your understanding!
Event's current local time: 3:11 PM CT