Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Avery Island, Louisiana
- Price $32.95 - $43.50
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
This fantastic event not only encourages fitness and outdoor fun but also supports a noble cause, benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As participants race through the gardens, they'll be helping to raise vital funds with a goal of $300,000 for the year. After crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious jambalaya provided by the Knights of Columbus, and take a tour of the iconic McIlhenny Factory to see how TABASCO products are made. With various registration options and awards for top finishers in multiple categories, the Jungle Gardens run is not just a
Organiser's Description
NOVEMBER 1, 2025
HWY. 329
AVERY ISLAND, LA
_SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:_
7:30 a.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:30 a.m. - 5K Run Start
8:38 a.m. - 7K Run Start
THIS RACE BENEFITS THE ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL! CURRENTLY OVER 900 CHILDREN FROM LOUISIANA ARE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT IN MEMPHIS AND AFFILIATE HOSPITALS. THESE FAMILIES WILL NEVER RECEIVE A BILL FOR TREATMENT, TRAVEL, HOUSING OR FOOD. JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT AS FUNRAISER'S FOR ST JUDE PLEDGES TO RAISE $300,000 IN 2025.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GREAT MORNING AT THE WORLD FAMOUS JUNGLE GARDENS. THE RACE WILL BE HELD ON THE HARD PACKED ROAD THAT TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE GARDENS. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE THE MOST SCENIC RACE IN LOUISIANA AND ONE NOT TO MISS!
AFTER YOU RUN THE RACE, ENJOY SOME JAMBALAYA PROVIDED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FROM EGAN, LA OR STEP OVER TO THE WORLD FAMOUS MCILHENNY FACTORY TO SEE HOW TABASCO PRODUCTS ARE MADE. BE SURE TO VISIT THE GIFT SHOPS FOR GREAT ITEMS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST.
_REGISTRATION FEES:_
5K & 7K (WITH T-SHIRT) - JUNE 1ST - AUG. 12TH - $40
AUG. 13TH - OCT. 29TH - $45
5K & 7K (NO T-SHIRT) - JUNE 1ST - AUG. 12TH - $30
AUG. 13TH - OCT. 29TH - $35
1 MILE FUN RUN (NO T-SHIRT) - JUNE 1ST - OCT. 29TH - $30
_VIRTUAL RUN_
WE ARE OFFERING A JUNGLE GARDENS VIRTUAL 5K OR 7K EVENT WITH A T-SHIRT FOR $35. IF YOU CAN'T PICKUP YOUR PACKET, WE CAN SHIP IT TO YOU FOR A $8 POSTAGE FEE THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE WHEN REGISTERING.
_T-SHIRT GUARANTEED DATE_
FOR THE 5K & 7K EVENT WITH A T-SHIRT, PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. T-SHIRT IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE THAT ARE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 13TH. THERE WILL NOT BE A SECOND SHIRT ORDER THIS YEAR. THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A SHIRT WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AFTER THAT DATE.
1 MILE, 5K & 7K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS.
_TEAMS_
Sign up as an individual or join a team.
THE TEAM WITH THE MOST REGISTERED MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD.
_PACKET PICKUP INFO:_
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT TRI RUNNING LOCATED AT 2813 JOHNSTON ST., LAFAYETTE, LA. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 FROM 11AM-6PM.
_AGE GROUPS:_
1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,ETC. 70+ FOR 5K & 7K
_AWARDS:_
1 MILE FUN RUN: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
5K & 7K RUNS: TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, MASTERS & GRAND MASTERS MALE & FEMALE. 1ST,2ND,3RD, MALE & FEMALE EACH AGE GROUP
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.95
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Run - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$32.95
OPENS TOMORROW -
5K Run - With a T-Shirt
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.50
OPENS TOMORROW -
7K Trail Run - No T-Shirt
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$32.95
OPENS TOMORROW -
7K Trail Run - With a T-Shirt
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.50
OPENS TOMORROW -
Virtual 5K or 7K With T-Shirt
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt
$38.50
OPENS TOMORROW
Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile