Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gonzales, Louisiana
- Price $17.95 - $32.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 57th Annual Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run! This vibrant event will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Ascension. Kick off your morning with registration starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the Kids Run at 8:00 AM and the thrilling 5K Run at 8:30 AM.
Participants will enjoy a fast, flat course and the chance to race alongside friends and family in this upbeat, community-focused atmosphere. Entrants are treated to a complimentary T-shirt and delicious jambalaya at the lively after-party, featuring music and festivities throughout the Expo Center grounds. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and team medals for the fastest teams, there's something for everyone at this beloved local event. Don’t miss your chance to join in on the fun and create unforgettable memories!
Participants will enjoy a fast, flat course and the chance to race alongside friends and family in this upbeat, community-focused atmosphere. Entrants are treated to a complimentary T-shirt and delicious jambalaya at the lively after-party, featuring music and festivities throughout the Expo Center grounds. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and team medals for the fastest teams, there's something for everyone at this beloved local event. Don’t miss your chance to join in on the fun and create unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
57TH ANNUAL JAMBALAYA FESTIVAL 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN
WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025
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 5/16/2025
REGISTRATION FEES:
TILL MAY 24TH - $25 FOR THE 5K, $15 FOR THE 1 MILE AND $30 FOR BOTH
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):
RACE DAY 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 24, 2025
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 5/16/2025
REGISTRATION FEES:
TILL MAY 24TH - $25 FOR THE 5K, $15 FOR THE 1 MILE AND $30 FOR BOTH
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):
RACE DAY 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 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$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 24th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.95
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5K - 3 Person Team Competition
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$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 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$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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