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Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location
Gonzales, LA
9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 70737
Type
RUN
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Who it's for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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Distances & registration

4 options

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  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 8:00 AM CDT · From $17.95

    Opens Feb 18, 2026, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM CDT · From $27.95

    Opens Feb 18, 2026, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM CDT · From $22.95

    Opens Feb 18, 2026, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 1 more option

  • Run the 5K and the 1 Mile

    Sat, May 23, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.95

    Opens Feb 18, 2026, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

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The course

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From the organizer

57th Annual Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

When:  Saturday, May 23, 2026

Time:   7:00 AM - Registration /Sign In

8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run - "Kids Run" Start

8:30 AM - 5K Run Start

**NEW LOCATION**

Please be aware that the race has moved to the Lamar Dixon Expo Center located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales, LA.

Event Details:

Entrants will receive a free T-shirt and free jambalaya at the after party – Run and after party is through the grounds of the Lamar Dixon Expo Center – Music, cooking, party atmosphere - This is a flat, fast course!

5K Teams will consist of 3 team members. The captain will create the Team Name and the members will join the Team.

Note -  T-shirts are not guaranteed for those who register after 5/01/2026

Registration Fees:

Till May 23rd - $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 Mile and $30 for both the 5K & 1 Mile

Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):

Race day sign in starting at 7am at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales.

1 mile Fun Run - "Kids Run" AWARDS:

1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for Male & Female - overall and age categories 1-4, 5-10 and 11-15

5K Awards: Top Overall Male & Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each group Male & Female

Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 till 70+

Team awards are 1st and 2nd place medals for teams with lowest total time.

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