Cane Field Classic 2026 — Port Allen, LA

13th Annual CANE FIELD CLASSIC Called “the quintessential Louisiana race” by a Louisiana ultrarunning legend, the Cane Field Classic is a race you don't want to miss. And after four years away... THE CANE FIELD CLASSIC IS BACK. This isn't a road race with a little Louisiana flavor added afterward. This is Louisiana. Runners race down headlands—dirt field roads—surrounded by mature sugarcane and freshly harvested fields. You'll run alongside large canals, through working agricultural land, and catch a distant view of the Louisiana State Capitol rising above the horizon. The Cane Field Classic is truly a race unlike any other. Come experience the annual family reunion that is the Cane Field Classic, complete with live Zydeco, Cajun and Louisiana-inspired music, great Cajun food, cold refreshments, fresh-cut sugarcane, and plenty of post-race fun. CHOOSE YOUR RACE SUGAR MILE — 1 MILE One fast mile through the cane fields. Register for the Sugar Mile individually or run it as the first leg of the Machete 7. CANE FIELD 4 MILER — 4 MILES Four miles through the Louisiana sugarcane fields that made this race famous. Register for the Cane Field 4 Miler individually or run it as the second leg of the Machete 7. MACHETE 7 — 7 TOTAL MILES Want the whole Cane Field experience? This is it. The Machete 7 combines all three Cane Field Classic races: Sugar Mile — 1 Mile Cane Field 4 Miler — 4 Miles Rows of Hell — 2 Miles 1 + 4 + 2 = 7 MILES. The infamous Rows of Hell is exclusive to Machete 7 participants and cannot be entered as an individual race. Complete all three races and claim what just might be... “THE MOST DANGEROUS RUNNING MEDAL IN THE WORLD.” Yes, it's a machete. Yes, it will cut. Yes, it will chop. Yes, it is branded with the Cane Field Classic race logo. And yes... it is badass. You don't buy this medal. YOU EARN IT. RACE DAY SCHEDULE 6:30–7:30 AM — Race-Day Registration 6:30–7:30 AM — Packet Pickup 7:45 AM — Sunrise Yoga Warm-Up 8:00 AM — Sugar Mile 8:30 AM — Cane Field 4 Miler 9:30 AM — Rows of Hell 2 Miler — Machete 7 participants only Machete distribution, Cajun food, live Louisiana music, beer, awards, and fun to follow! SPONSORS Varsity Sports TruBlue Water PACKET PICKUP Friday Prior to Race Day The Block Fit 711 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 1B Baton Rouge, LA 70806 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 3:30–5:00 PM If you live in Baton Rouge or one of the surrounding parishes, we strongly encourage you to pick up your packet on Friday. Picking up early helps us keep race-morning lines short, improves traffic flow, and gets everyone to the starting line on time. Coming from farther away? No problem. Race-day packet pickup will be available from 6:30–7:30 AM at the race site. RACE SITE & DIRECTIONS Port Allen Middle School Football Field 610 Rosedale Road Port Allen, LA 70767 Coming from Hwy 1, drive past Port Allen Middle School, which will be located on your left. Take the first left onto North Jefferson Avenue and follow the race-day traffic flow into the designated parking area. If this area fills, additional parking may be available in front of the school, at Port Allen Elementary, or along North Jefferson Avenue. AWARDS Sugar Mile Top 3 Male & Female Cane Field 4 Miler Top 3 Male & Female Rows of Hell 2 Miler Top 3 Male & Female Machete 7 Participants Machete 7 Challenge Top 10 Male & Female All runners must be officially registered for the races in which they participate. The Rows of Hell is available only as part of the Machete 7 Challenge. A WORD OF WARNING... This is a real Louisiana sugarcane field. The fields are inspected before race day, but this isn't pavement. Ruts, tire tracks, holes, mud, uneven ground, and other naturally occurring changes in the terrain cannot all be prevented. Trail shoes are not required, but older shoes you don't mind getting dirty are highly recommended, especially if rain has fallen during the week leading up to the race. THE ROWS OF HELL There's a reason you have to earn your way into this one. The Rows of Hell takes Machete 7 runners through the middle of an uncut sugarcane field, weaving down rows and across rough, uneven terrain. The terrain is not level, and conditions can range from dry and hard-packed to extremely muddy. Depending on the height and condition of the cane, runners may want to wear a lightweight long-sleeve shirt and/or running pants. Sugarcane leaves can scratch exposed skin. You've been warned. LATE REGISTRATION & SHIRTS Registering within two weeks of race day? Unfortunately, we do not own a magic crystal ball, so we cannot accurately predict shirt sizes for late registrations. We'll do our best, but participants registering within two weeks of the event are not guaranteed a shirt on race day. If your shirt is unavailable, it will be available for pickup at a later date. If shipping is required, shipping costs will be the financial responsibility of the participant. Thanks for understanding! RACE POLICIES RAIN, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS We will do everything reasonably pos