St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Ponchatoula, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in the charming downtown area of Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa! This inaugural event promises a delightful mix of fun and fitness for all ages, featuring a 1-Mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM followed by a 5K run at 8:30 AM. Participants can expect a scenic two-lap course that winds through the picturesque streets, making it perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers alike.
This year's event brings an exciting twist with a Pastalaya and Red Beans and Rice Cookoff, adding a delicious flair to an already festive occasion. With one entry fee covering both races, you can double the fun while competing for a variety of awards, including medals for every participant and special trophies for the fastest runners in different categories. Don’t forget to show off your Thanksgiving spirit with your best themed attire, from turkey hats to family costumes! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a celebration of gratitude as we gallop together into the holiday season!
This year's event brings an exciting twist with a Pastalaya and Red Beans and Rice Cookoff, adding a delicious flair to an already festive occasion. With one entry fee covering both races, you can double the fun while competing for a variety of awards, including medals for every participant and special trophies for the fastest runners in different categories. Don’t forget to show off your Thanksgiving spirit with your best themed attire, from turkey hats to family costumes! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a celebration of gratitude as we gallop together into the holiday season!
Organiser's Description
The St. Joseph School Grateful Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K female signmale sign
Saturday, November 21, 2026 Downtown Ponchatoula
NEW THIS YEAR - PASTALAYA and RED BEANS AND RICE COOKOFF
Get ready to gobble, gallop, and give thanks! Throw on your best Thanksgiving outfitsturkey hats, pilgrim socks, or full family themesand join us for St. Joseph Schools Inaugural Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K!
female sign_Think you can outrun the turkey_? Beat the bird to the finish line in either race and win a special prize!
1-MILE FUN RUN 8:00 AM
A course packed with laughs and surprises!
5K RUN 8:30 AM (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FUN RUN)
A two-lap course winding through the quiet streets of charming downtown Ponchatoula.
Run, jog, or walkeveryones welcome!
BONUS: _One entry fee covers both the Fun Run and 5K, so double the fun if youre up for it!_
AWARDS & EXTRAS
Every participant earns a medal, plus special Crusader 5K Trophy Awards for:
1st Place Male
1st Place Female
Fastest SJS Student (PreK2nd, 3rd5th, 6th8th)
Fastest Alumni
Fastest SJS Mom & Dad
Spirit of the Race Award show us your best Thanksgiving spirit!
REFRESHMENTS & TEAM SPIRIT
Enjoy complimentary snacks and water, with a hydration station on the course.
Team discounts available for groups of 8+so grab your classmates, coworkers, or family and register together!
_READY, SET, GOBBLE GALLOP_!
REGISTER TODAY AND HELP MAKE THIS NEW SJS TRADITION A FESTIVE KICKOFF TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Saturday, November 21, 2026 Downtown Ponchatoula
NEW THIS YEAR - PASTALAYA and RED BEANS AND RICE COOKOFF
Get ready to gobble, gallop, and give thanks! Throw on your best Thanksgiving outfitsturkey hats, pilgrim socks, or full family themesand join us for St. Joseph Schools Inaugural Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K!
female sign_Think you can outrun the turkey_? Beat the bird to the finish line in either race and win a special prize!
1-MILE FUN RUN 8:00 AM
A course packed with laughs and surprises!
5K RUN 8:30 AM (IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FUN RUN)
A two-lap course winding through the quiet streets of charming downtown Ponchatoula.
Run, jog, or walkeveryones welcome!
BONUS: _One entry fee covers both the Fun Run and 5K, so double the fun if youre up for it!_
AWARDS & EXTRAS
Every participant earns a medal, plus special Crusader 5K Trophy Awards for:
1st Place Male
1st Place Female
Fastest SJS Student (PreK2nd, 3rd5th, 6th8th)
Fastest Alumni
Fastest SJS Mom & Dad
Spirit of the Race Award show us your best Thanksgiving spirit!
REFRESHMENTS & TEAM SPIRIT
Enjoy complimentary snacks and water, with a hydration station on the course.
Team discounts available for groups of 8+so grab your classmates, coworkers, or family and register together!
_READY, SET, GOBBLE GALLOP_!
REGISTER TODAY AND HELP MAKE THIS NEW SJS TRADITION A FESTIVE KICKOFF TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Races
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St. Joseph School Grateful Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Patron Saint Finisher Medal
Sat 21st November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
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