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SMHS PAC and HSEP Gumbo Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Scotlandville Magnet High School
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Location: Scotlandville Magnet High School. Parking is available near the gym, and additional parking spaces are available across from the school on Central Road.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 AM Race Day registration begins at SMHS in front of the school
8:30 AM Guest Speakers & Warm Up
9:00 AM 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
9:30 AM 5K Run/Walk begins immediately after the 1-mile Fun Run with Gumbo served to racers as they finish.
Awards Ceremony immediately following the finish of the race for the 1 Mile and 5K as follows:
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Overall
Top 3 Male & Female per Age Group
Entry Fees:
1 Mile: $10 per person
5K: $25 per adult (18+), $10 per student, and children (17 & under)
Team of 5 adults or more $20 ea. for the 5K.
To receive the discount price of $20 ea., create a Team and invite your family and friends to join your team. Once the 5th person joins your team, then members 1-4 will receive a $5 refund on their registration and future members will pay only $20 ea. at Checkout.
(Fees non-refundable)
All participants will receive a t-shirt and a bib race number. All ages and abilities are welcome.
The goal of the Gumbo Run 5K is to promote Scotlandville's NAF Academies and to promote overall unity, health, and fitness in the North Baton Rouge community.
This annual race is our signature fundraising event. Proceeds benefit SMHS NAF Academies. Come out and join us!
For more information, please contact Stacie Candley at [email protected] or Carol Anderson at [email protected].