Gator Tail 5k Trail Race

Packet Pickup:

Packet Pickup at the Lacombe Campus, 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe LA 70445. Thursday, October 15th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and Friday, October 16th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, or beginning at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 17th. Pickup will be in the first building (flagpoles out front) in the lobby. Parking available on the boulevard or behind the building.

T-Shirts

Register before 10/03/2026 to be sure to get a t-shirt! Registration after 10/03/2026 aren't guaranteed a t-shirt, but you'll still have food, fun, a medal, and a chance to win a prize!

Getting Ready for the Race:

Please park in the front of the buildings. There will be signs directing you to parking. The race will take place starting in the parking lot behind the buildings. Race day registration and packet pickup will be available from 7:30 AM until 8:00 AM. In the event of rain, be prepared for mud puddles on the course. Remember to bring insect repellent and sunscreen. Help us reduce waste by bringing your own water bottle!

Course:

The Gator Gallop ½ mile run is through a sandy field, which can be a little muddy depending on weather conditions before the race. The Gator Tail 5k Trail Run and 1-Mile Fun Run begin at the Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe. Runners traverse a variety of terrain including gravel, dirt, and grassy paths through the wooded area next to the campus and around the southwest perimeter of the Tamanend development. There are short stretches of pavement before going back through the woods to the campus. Again, trail conditions can be wet and muddy, depending on recent weather. There will be 3 water stations along the 5k route.

Awards:

All 5k runners receive a race participation medal and a Gator Tail 5k Trail Run t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female. All Gator Gallop runners receive a race participation medal and a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female Gator Gallop runners. All 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive a t-shirt.

Map

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Registration costs:

We use all-in pricing, so registration costs listed include tax and fees!

Parking:

Ample parking is available on Centerpoint Blvd. in front of the school. The race activities are located in the parking lot behind the school.

Food:

Stay tuned for more details about the menu!

Team Registration:

To register a team of runners, please contact Mary Slazer, 985-545-1284.

To register sponsorship or exhibitor tent:

Sponsorship are available and include marketing and other benefits, depending on the level selected. Contact Mary Slazer, maryslazer@northshorecollege.edu

Virtual Option

Runners who won't be able to participate in person may select a virtual option to run on the course of their choice! This option provides a race t-shirt and participation medal by mail! However, race completion times will not be considered for competition against those who participate in person.

Pets

Pets should not be brought to this event for the safety of all participants and volunteers.

Strollers

Guests are invited to bring kids in strollers as spectators, but the course is not appropriate even for jogging strollers. No strollers are allowed on the course.

Race contact:

Mary Slazer, 985-545-1284, maryslazer@northshorecollege.edu