The Annual Ponchatoula Jaycees Strawberry Strut

🍓 The Annual Ponchatoula Jaycees Strawberry Strut

Join the Ponchatoula Jaycees on Sunday, April 12, 2026 for the 43rd Annual Strawberry Strut!

📝 Online Registration

• Deadline: Register online until April 12, 2026.
• Pricing: Race day prices will increase to $30 for the 1 mile and $40 for the 5K and 10K.
• Bonus: All 5K/10K runners are invited to run the 1 mile at no additional charge.
• Timing: 1 mile run will NOT be chip timed.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: Available Friday, April 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Ponchatoula Jaycees Building at 325 Beechwood Dr., Suite B, Ponchatoula, LA.
• Additional Pickup: For those unavailable during this time frame.
• Race Day: Packet pickup will also be available at the event site on race day from 6:00am - 7:00am.

👕 T-Shirts

• Design: Specially designed t-shirts available to purchase.
• Size Guarantee: Guaranteed if registered by March 20, 2026.
• Availability: Any additional t-shirts will be first come on race day.

🏅 Awards

• Medals: Souvenir medals for all registered 1 mile, 5K and 10K finishers.
• Categories: Medals for 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers in each age group.
• Age Groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Overall Finishers: Complimentary 2027 race entry for overall 1st and 2nd 5K and 10K finishers.

🍰 Post Race

• Treats: Fresh fruits, water, and homemade strawberry short cake will be available to all racers.

🅿️ Parking

• Location: Available at Ponchatoula Junior High.

For more information, visit the official race page: Strawberry Strut 2026.