The Annual Ponchatoula Jaycees Strawberry Strut

🍓 Event Overview

Join the Ponchatoula Jaycees on Sunday, April 13, 2025 for the 42nd Annual Strawberry Strut!

📝 Online Registration

• Deadline: Register online until April 13, 2025.
• 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.
• Note: 1 mile run will NOT be chip timed.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, April 11 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
• Location: Ponchatoula Jaycees Building at 325 Beechwood Dr., Suite B, Ponchatoula, LA.
• Race Day Pickup: Available at the event site on race day from 6:00am - 7:00am.
• Accessibility: For those unavailable during the initial pickup time.

👕 T-Shirts

• Availability: Specially designed t-shirts available to purchase.
• Guarantee: Sizes guaranteed if registered by March 21, 2025.
• Extras: Any additional t-shirts will be first come on race day.
• Don't Miss Out: Ensure early registration for preferred sizes.

🏅 Awards

• Finishers: Souvenir medals for all registered 1 mile, 5K and 10K finishers.
• Age Groups: Medals for 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Overall Awards: A complimentary 2026 race entry will be awarded to the overall 1st and 2nd 5K finisher and overall 1st and 2nd 10K finisher.
• Celebration: Recognition of all achievements.

🍉 Post Race

• Refreshments: Fresh fruits, water, and homemade strawberry shortcake will be available to all racers.
• Celebrate: Enjoy delicious treats after the race.
• Community: Join fellow participants in this sweet experience.

🚗 Parking

• Location: Available at Ponchatoula Junior High.
• Convenience: Accessible parking for participants and attendees.
• Plan Ahead: Arrive early to secure your spot.