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The Annual Ponchatoula Jaycees Strawberry Strut

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Ponchatoula, LA
315 E Oak St, 70454
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Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run the 43rd Annual Strawberry Strut 10K, 5K, or 1-mile in Ponchatoula, LA, and enjoy age group awards, overall prizes, and homemade strawberry shortcake.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Ponchatoula Jaycees for the 43rd Annual Strawberry Strut, a cherished community event in Ponchatoula, LA. Runners can choose between a 10K, 5K, or a 1-mile distance, with the 1-mile being untimed. Celebrate your finish with fresh fruits, water, and delicious homemade strawberry shortcake. This event offers a welcoming atmosphere for participants, blending local tradition with a friendly competitive spirit.

What to expect

  • Choose your challenge: a 10K, 5K, or a non-timed 1-mile run.
  • Compete for age group awards and overall finisher prizes, including a complimentary 2027 race entry.
  • Enjoy fresh fruits, water, and homemade strawberry shortcake post-race.

Standout details

  • 43rd Annual Strawberry Strut
  • 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances
  • Homemade strawberry shortcake post-race
  • Complimentary 2027 entry for top finishers

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 7:30 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:10 PM CDT

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:10 PM CDT

  • 10K

    Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:10 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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

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

PACKET PICKUP :  Will be available Friday, April 10 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at Deviate Physiotherapy & Performance at 485 SW Railroad Ave. Suite 101 Ponchatoula, LA.  For those unavailable during this time frame, packet pickup will also be available at the event site on race day from 6:00am - 7:00am

T-SHIRTS :  Specially designed t-shirts available to purchase  (sizes guaranteed if registered by March 20, 2026)  If any additional t-shirts are available, they will be first come on race day.

AWARDS :  Souvenir medals for all registered 1 mile, 5K and 10K finishers 5K & 10K Awards: Medals will be given to the 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+ A complimentary 2027 race entry will be awarded to the overall 1st and 2nd 5K finisher and overall 1st and 2nd 10K finisher.

POST RACE : Fresh fruits, water, and homemade strawberry short cake will be available to all racers

PARKING : Available at Ponchatoula Junior High

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