Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Gonzales, Louisiana
- Price $17.95 - $32.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 57th Annual Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Gonzales, Ascension! Kick off your day with registration starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the exciting Kids Run at 8:00 AM and the main 5K race commencing at 8:30 AM. This year, the event has a new location at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, cooking, and celebration.
Participants can enjoy a flat, fast course and look forward to free T-shirts and delicious jambalaya at the after-party! With race fees set at just $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 Mile, and $30 for both, this is an event not to be missed. Awards will be given for top finishers in various age categories, making it a perfect day for families and competitive runners alike. Gather your friends, form a team, and create unforgettable memories at this festive celebration of community and fun!
Participants can enjoy a flat, fast course and look forward to free T-shirts and delicious jambalaya at the after-party! With race fees set at just $25 for the 5K, $15 for the 1 Mile, and $30 for both, this is an event not to be missed. Awards will be given for top finishers in various age categories, making it a perfect day for families and competitive runners alike. Gather your friends, form a team, and create unforgettable memories at this festive celebration of community and fun!
Organiser's Description
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.
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.
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$17.95
The focus of the mile fun run is to get kids and non-runners to participate in the event. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.95
-
5K - 3 Person Team Competition
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$22.95
5K Teams will consist of 3 team members. The captain will create the Team Name and the members will join the Team. 1st and 2nd place teams with the lowest combined time will be awarded. -
Run the 5K and the 1 Mile
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.95
This selection is to run both the 1 Mile and the 5K races for a reduced price of $30 total.
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9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, 70737, LA, United States
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