St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K 2026 — Ponchatoula, LA

Date
November 21, 2026
Location
Ponchatoula, LA
Venue
255 N 8th Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
St. Joseph School Grateful Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K
Includes
Patron Saint Finisher Medal
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The St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K takes place at 255 N 8th Street in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on November 21, 2026. The event features a 1-mile running distance with an 8:00 AM start time. Entry is $25.00.

From the Race Organizer
🦃 The St. Joseph School Grateful Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Downtown Ponchatoula Get ready to gobble, gallop, and give thanks! Throw on your best Thanksgiving outfits—turkey hats, pilgrim socks, or full family themes—and join us for St. Joseph School’s Inaugural Gobble Gallop Fun Run & 5K! 🏃‍♀️ 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 walk—everyone’s welcome! Bonus : One entry fee covers both the Fun Run and 5K, so double the fun if you’re 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 (PreK–2nd, 3rd–5th, 6th–8th) 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!

Course & Travel Notes

The St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K takes place on November 21, 2026, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, with an 8:00 AM start time, which is 1 hour 28 minutes after sunrise at 6:32 AM. The venue sits at 30 feet elevation. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the nearest airport, located 32.6 miles from the venue. November typical weather normals for the area include an average high of 70°F and average low of 46°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 27% of days.

⛰️ 30 ft elevation☀️ Typically 70°F / 46°F · 27% chance of rain✈️ Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 32.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K 2026 — Ponchatoula, LA?

St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K 2026 — Ponchatoula, LA takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Where is St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K 2026 — Ponchatoula, LA held?

St. Joseph School Gobble Gallop Fun Run and 5K 2026 — Ponchatoula, LA is held at 255 N 8th Street in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

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