SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

  • Date Sat 7th February 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CST
  • Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Price $12.60 - $27.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit at the SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 7, 2026! Taking place at Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge, this exciting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to join in on the action. The day kicks off bright and early with race day registration starting at 8:00 AM, followed by guest speakers and a warm-up session at 8:30 AM. The 1-mile fun run/walk begins at 9:00 AM, leading directly into the 5K run/walk at 9:30 AM.

As you cross the finish line, you'll be rewarded with delicious gumbo, and don't forget to stick around for the awards ceremony celebrating the top performers in various categories! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have some fun with family and friends, this event is the perfect opportunity to promote fitness and unity in the North Baton Rouge community. Registration fees are affordable, with options for teams and discounts available. Join us for this signature fundraising event supporting SMHS NAF Academies and make lasting memories while promoting health and wellness!

Organiser's Description

SMHS PAC AND HSEP GUMBO RUN 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026

SCOTLANDVILLE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

9870 SCOTLAND AVENUE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70807



LOCATION: SCOTLANDVILLE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL. PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE GYM, AND ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS FROM THE SCHOOL ON CENTRAL ROAD.



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

8:00 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION BEGINS AT SMHS IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL

8:30 AM GUEST SPEAKERS & WARM UP

9:00 AM 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK

9:30 AM 5K RUN/WALK BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 1-MILE FUN RUN WITH GUMBO SERVED TO RACERS AS THEY FINISH.



AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FINISH OF THE RACE FOR THE 1 MILE AND 5K AS FOLLOWS:

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1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PLACE OVERALL

*

TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE PER AGE GROUP



ENTRY FEES:

1 MILE: $10 PER PERSON



5K: $25 PER ADULT (18+), $10 PER STUDENT, AND CHILDREN (17 & UNDER)



TEAM OF 5 ADULTS OR MORE $20 EA. FOR THE 5K.

TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT PRICE OF $20 EA., CREATE A TEAM AND INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO JOIN YOUR TEAM. ONCE THE 5TH PERSON JOINS YOUR TEAM, THEN MEMBERS 1-4 WILL RECEIVE A $5 REFUND ON THEIR REGISTRATION AND FUTURE MEMBERS WILL PAY ONLY $20 EA. AT CHECKOUT.



*(FEES NON-REFUNDABLE)*



ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND A BIB RACE NUMBER. ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME.



THE GOAL OF THE GUMBO RUN 5K IS TO PROMOTE SCOTLANDVILLE'S NAF ACADEMIES AND TO PROMOTE OVERALL UNITY, HEALTH, AND FITNESS IN THE NORTH BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY.



THIS ANNUAL RACE IS OUR SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT. PROCEEDS BENEFIT SMHS NAF ACADEMIES. COME OUT AND JOIN US!



FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT STACIE CANDLEY AT [email protected] OR CAROL ANDERSON AT [email protected].

Races

  • 8th Annual Gumbo Run 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)

    $12.60

  • 8th Annual Gumbo Run & Walk 5K

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 7th February 2026 (9:30AM CST)

    $27.95

    To receive the discount price of $20 ea., create a Team and invite your family and friends to join your team. Once the 5th person joins your team, then members 1-4 will receive a $5 refund on their registration.

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9870 Scotland Avenue, Baton Rouge, 70807, LA, United States

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