Jungle Gardens 7K Trail

NOV
7
2026
Run through the lush Jungle Gardens at Avery Island with 1 Mile, 5K, 7K and virtual options while supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Enjoy a scenic hard packed course with finisher medals and race shirts.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
7 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Jungle Gardens run is a multi-distance running event held at Jungle Gardens on Hwy. 329 in Avery Island, LA 70513. The event includes these options:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 5K Run
  • 7K Trail Run
  • Virtual 5K or 7K (with t-shirt)

The 5K and 7K offer registration options with or without a t-shirt. The virtual event includes a t-shirt option; shipping was offered for an additional fee. Finisher medals are awarded for the 1 Mile, 5K and 7K.

Purpose and course

The event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Organizers noted a fundraising pledge of $300,000 for 2025. The on-site course follows a hard-packed road that runs through Jungle Gardens.

Registration, awards and other details

Registration fees shown on the event page range from about $30 to $45 for the 5K and 7K, and $35 for the virtual option. The 5K and 7K t-shirt was guaranteed for participants registered by October 13 that year. Age entries and awards include standard age groups (for example 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, up to 70+ for 5K and 7K). Awards listed include top overall male and female for the 1 Mile, and top overall, masters, grand masters, plus 1st-3rd by age group for the 5K and 7K. Packet pickup was listed at Tri Running in Lafayette. Teams may register; the team with the most members receives an award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
7k Trail Run - With a T-Shirt
7 km
7k Trail Run - No T-Shirt
5 km
5k Run - No T-Shirt
5 km
5k Run - With a T-Shirt
1 Mile Fun Run - No T-Shirt
Virtual 5k or 7k With T-Shirt