Packet Pickup:
Packet Pickup at the Lacombe Campus, 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe LA 70445.
Thursday, October 31st, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and Friday, November 1st, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, or beginning at 7:30 AM on Saturday, November 2nd. Pickup will be in the first building in the lobby. Parking available on the boulevard or behind the building.
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 Race 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 conditions. 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 Gallup runners. All 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive a t-shirt.
Map
Click Course Map
Registration costs:
Half-mile Gator Gallop, ages 10 and under: $15
5K Youth ages 10 to 15: $25
5K Adults 15 and older: $30 ($35 after October 15th)
5K NTCC Students: $25
Click the green REGISTER button in the banner photo to proceed to registration.
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.
Race contact:
Mary Slazer, 985-545-1284, maryslazer@northshorecollege.edu
Event's current local time: 8:04 AM CT
