Jungle Gardens 7K Trail
Avery Island, United States • 7 Nov 2026
Jungle Gardens 7K Trail Run, 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run
The event on November 7, 2026 takes place at Jungle Gardens along Hwy. 329 in Avery Island, Louisiana. It offers multiple running options on a hard packed road that travels throughout the gardens.
Distances include:
- 1 Mile
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- 7K (4.3 Miles)
- Virtual 5K or 7K with t-shirt
The event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the organizer has pledged a fundraising goal of $400,000 for 2026. Participants in the 1 Mile, 5K and 7K events receive finisher medals. The 5K and 7K have t-shirt options; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by October 20, 2026. Virtual entries with a t-shirt are available and packet shipping can be purchased for an additional $8 postage fee.
Packet pickup is scheduled at Tri Running, 2813 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA on the day before the race. Registrations list varied fees by entry type and t-shirt option. Team registration is possible and an award is given to the team with the most registered members.
Post-race offerings mentioned include jambalaya provided by the Knights of Columbus from Egan, LA and a visit option to the McIlhenny Factory to observe Tabasco production. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.