Gonzales, LA | Saturday, May 23, 2026KidsRegistration Closed
59th Annual Jambalaya Festival 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 6:15 AM - Registration /Sign In 7:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run - "Kids Run" Start 7:30 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 Bib/Race # Pickup (Location, Date & Time): Race day sign in starting at 6:15 am at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales. (Between Main arena and Water tower) Please see our website at Jambalayafestival.net to view the course layout under the 5K/1Mile tab 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, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Team awards are 1st and 2nd place medals for teams with lowest total time.