Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

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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