• Gonzales, LA

Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

  • Distance(s): 1 Mile, 5K
    • Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-05-23 in Gonzales, LA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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    Race data last checked: 2026-03-15

    Race Overview:

    57th Annual Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

     

    When:  Saturday, May 23, 2026
    Time:   7:00 AM – Registration /Sign In
                 8:00 AM – 1 Mile Fun Run – "Kids Run" Start
                 8:30 AM – 5K Run Start 
     
    **NEW LOCATION**
    Please be aware that the race has moved to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales, LA.
     
    Event Details:
    Entrants will receive a free T-shirt and free jambalaya at the after party – Run and after party is through the grounds of the Lamar Dixon Expo Center – Music, cooking, party atmosphere – This is a flat, fast course!
     
    5K Teams will consist of 3 team members. The captain will create the Team Name and the members will join the Team.  
     
    Note –  T-shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after 5/15/2026
     
    Registration Fees:      
    Till May 23rd – $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 Mile and $30 for both the 5K & 1 Mile
     
    Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
    Race day starting at 7am at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales.
     
    1 mile Fun Run – "Kids Run" AWARDS:
    1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for Male & Female – overall and age categories 1-4, 5-10 and 11-15
     
    5K Awards: Top Overall Male & Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each group Male & Female
    Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 till 70+
     
    Team awards are 1st and 2nd place medals for teams with lowest total time.
     
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