In 144 days · Sat, Nov 7, 2026
When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
Hwy. 329, Avery Island LA
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
About this race
🌿 2026 Jungle Gardens 7K Trail Run, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run
📅 Date
- Event Date: November 7, 2026
- 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
❤️ Charity Event
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 $400,000 in 2026.
🌱 Race Experience
Please 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 Activities
After you run the race, enjoy some tasty jambalaya provided by The Lost Boys or step over to the world famous McIlhenny Factory to see how Tabasco products are made. Be sure to visit the gift shops for great items for your Christmas list.
🏃♂️ Virtual Run
We are offering a Jungle Gardens Virtual 5K or 7K event with a t-shirt for $35. If you can't pickup your packet, we can ship it to you for a $8 Postage fee that you can purchase when registering.
👕 T-shirt Guaranteed Date
For the 5K & 7K event with a t-shirt, participants will receive a t-shirt. T-shirt IS guaranteed to those that are registered by October 20th. The option to purchase a shirt will no longer be available after that date.
🏅 Finisher Medals
1 Mile, 5K & 7K participants will receive finisher medals.
🤝 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, Nov 6, 2026 from 11am-6pm.
👶 Age Groups
1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39, etc. 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.
🔗 Registration
For more details and registration, please visit this link.
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