Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA

Date
November 7, 2026
Location
Avery Island, LA
Venue
Hwy. 329
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $55.00
Events
1 Mile Fun Run - No T-shirt, 5K Run - No T-shirt, 5K Run - With A T-shirt, 7K Trail Run - No T-shirt, 7K Trail Run - With a T-shirt
Includes
Unisex T-Shirt
Register NowRegistration OpenFind Hotels Near StartOfficial Race Website

On November 7, 2026, Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile takes place on Avery Island, Louisiana at Highway 329. The event offers two in-person distances: a 1-mile run and a 4.3-mile trail run. Entry fees range from $30 to $55. The race starts at 8:00 AM. If you're unable to travel to Louisiana, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and location.

From the Race 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

Course & Travel Notes

The Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile on Avery Island, Louisiana takes place at 62 ft elevation with an 8:00 AM start time, which is after the 6:26 AM sunrise. November typically brings average highs of 73°F and average lows of 50°F. Lafayette Regional Airport is the nearest airport, located 21.4 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 62 ft elevation☀️ Typically 73°F / 50°F✈️ Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) — 21.4 mi

Hotels Near This Race

Find accommodation close to the start line in Avery Island, LA. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.

RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.

Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA

Race day is approaching. Hotels fill up fast.

--Days
:
--Hours
:
--Mins
:
--Secs
Book a hotel for race weekend

Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for November 7.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Avery Island, LA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
  • 24/7 real-time support
Get a Quote — Faye Travel Insurance

Affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Coverage terms vary by state and plan. Review policy details before purchase.

More Races

Browse all upcoming races in Louisiana →

More Trail Running events with hotel options →

Other upcoming races in Louisiana

Painting for ALL Y’all 2026 — Kenner, LAKenner, LAOct 30, 2026From $$0.00
Find Hotels →
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Slidell, LA (44) 2026 — Slidell, LASlidell, LAOct 31, 2026From $$30.00
Find Hotels →
Zonta 5k 2026 — Shreveport, LAShreveport, LAOct 31, 2026From $$10.00
Find Hotels →
Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Shreveport 2026 — Bossier City, LABossier City, LAOct 31, 2026From $$0.00
Find Hotels →

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA?

Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Avery Island, Louisiana.

Where is Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA held?

Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA is held at Hwy. 329 in Avery Island, Louisiana.

Where can I find hotels near Jungle Gardens 7K Trail, 5K Run & 1 Mile 2026 — Avery Island, LA?

RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Avery Island. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.