SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K
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SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
The event takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge, LA. It includes two race events:
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- 5K Run/Walk
Both events are the 8th annual editions and are open to ages 1 to 100. The 5K is described as a run and walk.
Location, schedule and entry details
The school address is 9870 Scotland Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Parking is available near the gym and additional spaces are available across from the school on Central Road. On race day there is on-site registration, guest speakers and a warm-up before the 1-mile event, with the 5K beginning immediately after the 1-mile finishes. Gumbo is served to racers as they finish. An awards ceremony follows each race with 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall and top three male and female finishers by age group.
Entry fees: the 1-mile is $10. The 5K is $25 for adults (18+), $10 for students and children (17 and under). A team discount for the 5K sets the price at $20 per person once a team reaches five adults; early team members receive a partial refund when the fifth member joins. Fees are non-refundable. All participants receive a t-shirt and bib. Proceeds benefit SMHS NAF Academies and support community unity, health and fitness in North Baton Rouge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.