Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile
Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile is a running and trail running race on November 7, 2026 in Avery Island, LA, with entry fees from $30 to $45.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Location
- Hwy. 329, Avery Island, LA
- Price
- $30–$45
- Sports
- RunningTrail Running
From the Organizer
2026 Jungle Gardens 7K Trail Run, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run
November 7, 2026
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 $400,000 in 2026.
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 tasty jambalaya provided by The Lost Boys 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
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 20th. 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, Nov 6 , 2026 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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Iberia Acadiana Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Avery Island, LA
City Elevation
49 ft
Nearest Airport
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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107
Days to train
- Race
- Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Hwy. 329, Avery Island, LA
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile
Nov 7, 2026