Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile

2025 Jungle Gardens 7K Trail Run, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run

Event Details

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: Hwy. 329, Avery Island, LA

Schedule of Events

• 7:30 a.m. - Registration
• 8:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
• 8:30 a.m. - 5K Run Start
• 8:38 a.m. - 7K Run Start

Beneficiary

This race benefits the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! Currently over 900 children from Louisiana are in active treatment in Memphis and affiliate hospitals. These families will never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. Join us for this event as FUNraiser's for St Jude pledges to raise $300,000 in 2025.

Race Experience

• Scenic Route: Join us for a great morning at the world famous Jungle Gardens. The race will be held on the hard packed road that travels throughout the gardens. This will definitely be the most scenic race in Louisiana and one not to miss!
• Post-Race Food: After you run the race, enjoy some jambalaya provided by the Knights of Columbus from Egan, LA or step over to the world famous McIlhenny Factory to see how Tabasco products are made.
• Shopping: Be sure to visit the gift shops for great items for your Christmas list.
• SOLD OUT: 2025 EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Registration Fees

• 5K & 7K (With t-shirt): June 1st - Aug. 12th - $40
• 5K & 7K (No T-shirt): June 1st - Aug. 12th - $30
• 1 Mile Fun Run (No t-shirt): June 1st - Oct. 29th - $30 - SOLD OUT
• 5K & 7K (T-shirt ONLY): Participants receive a t-shirt if registered by October 13th. T-shirt option will not be available after that date.

Virtual Run

We are offering a Jungle Gardens Virtual 5K or 7K event with a t-shirt for $35. If you can't pick up your packet, we can ship it to you for an $8 postage fee that you can purchase when registering.

Teams

Sign up as an individual or join a team. The team with the most registered members will receive an award.

Packet Pickup Info

Packet pick up will be at Tri Running located at 2813 Johnston St., Lafayette, La. on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 11am-6pm.

Age Groups

1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc., up to 70+ for 5K & 7K.

Awards

• 1 Mile Fun Run: Top Overall Male & Female
• 5K & 7K Runs: Top Overall Male & Female, Masters & Grand Masters Male & Female. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female each age group.

More Information

For more details and updates, please visit our official race page.