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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Moncus Park, Lafayette LA
1 Mile
51–68°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–68°F
dry
2024
55–69°F
dry
2023
49–68°F
dry
2022
59–73°F
rain
2021
46–59°F
dry
2020
58–75°F
dry
2019
63–77°F
rain
2018
42–57°F
dry
2017
50–69°F
dry
2016
53–67°F
dry
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About this race
JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot Overview
Join us for the 4th Annual JPJ Memorial 1-mile Turkey Trot!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: Moncus Park, Lafayette, LA
- Distance: Timed 1-mile run/walk
- Registration: Sign up here
Race Mission
The JPJ Memorial Turkey Trot is held in memory of JeanPaul Judice. Our mission is to continue to spread JeanPaul’s unconditional love and desire to help those in need. We are happy to team up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to raise money for St. Joseph Diner. Since 1983, St. Joseph Diner has served meals to those experiencing hunger and food insecurity.
Community Participation
- Family Friendly: Bring your family and friends together for a traditional run/walk/trot/waddle before taking on your Thanksgiving Feast!
- Inclusivity: We welcome all stages of runners and walkers.
- Award Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females.
- Custom Medals: Top three male and female finishers will receive a custom Turkey cookie medal made by Bouki's Baker.
Additional Information
- Strollers: Strollers are welcome. Please start at the back of the pack to ensure the safety of all runners.
About Jean Paul
JeanPaul lived the road less traveled. This included his love for the many things that go unappreciated in today's world, from noticing the daily beauty of sunrises and sunsets with his brothers to anticipating the extraordinary gifts of each new day. JeanPaul chose to live a life where love and happiness filled his heart, and anyone that ever met him would be impacted with a compassionate ear and positive kind words. He was passionate about changing our world, both physically and spiritually. He believed that his message of loving our world began with family and friends: but, he hoped that by spreading a message of unconditional love among his closest relationships, change would be rippled across the universe starting from a place deep in his heart. In our superficial world, he was a young man of immense substance. He knew that every person mattered and he loved them unconditionally.
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