Gator Tail 5k Trail Race

📅 April 12, 2026

📍 Fontainebleau State Park

Join us for the Pink Tutu Run, a joyful community 5K and 1-mile kids run benefiting the Professional Women of St. Tammany (PWST) Scholarship Program.

This fun, inclusive race brings together runners, walkers, families, and local businesses to support scholarships for women in St. Tammany who are pursuing education, certification, and professional advancement. By investing in women today, we help strengthen families, grow leadership, and raise the standard across our community for generations to come.

Expect:

A scenic course through Fontainebleau State Park

Runners of all ages and paces

A high-energy, family-friendly atmosphere

Community partners, cheering zones, and post-run fun - Tutus encouraged!

Race Options

5K Run/Walk

1-Mile Kids Run

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or running alongside your kids, the Pink Tutu Run is about more than the finish line.

It’s about showing up for opportunity, leadership, and the future of our community.

Why We Run

Proceeds from the Pink Tutu Run directly support PWST scholarships, helping women build skills, careers, and stability. Thereby, strengthening St. Tammany Parish one future leader at a time.

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Parking is available at the pinned location on the map, which is within walking distance of the start/finish area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWTEv8ApStvWD6tA9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574570416/

This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574570416/

This is an out-and-back course. (2.16M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Parking is available at the pinned location on the map, which is within walking distance of the start/finish area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWTEv8ApStvWD6tA9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6683440247/

This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574570416/

This is an out-and-back course. (2.16M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Additional Information

Parking is available at the pinned location on the map, which is within walking distance of the start/finish area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWTEv8ApStvWD6tA9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6683440247/

This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)

The 5K does the course two times.

The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574570416/

This is an out-and-back course. (2.16M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com