Camellia Crossing: Acadiana’s Gleaux Run
Camellia Crossing: Acadiana’s Gleaux Run is a family fun 5k and 1-mile race that benefits local families fighting, surviving, and living with cancer. Join us on Thanksgiving Eve as we light up the night sky for a great cause!
Ready. Set. Gleaux!
On Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, put on your gleaux gear and race down to River Ranch Town Square for a night of family fun that makes a direct impact on the lives of local families fighting, surviving, and living with cancer.
All proceeds from this event benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services. Your participation provides services to local families fighting cancer. Through your support, Miles Perret clients are never charged for the services they receive.
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Expanded Wave Start!
This year, we’ve leveled up the race experience with more waves at the start line! You can look forward to being placed into one of six separate waves based on estimated finish time. Your wave assignment will be printed right on your bib when you pick it up, and clear announcements/signage on race night will guide you exactly where you need to go to line up.
Participants with competitive times can expect to be placed in either wave 1 or wave 2. Participants who plan to walk, and participants who plan to race with a stroller can expect to be placed in either wave 5 or wave 6. We’re creating a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable start line for everyone – whether you’re racing to beat your best time or just soaking in the gleaux!
Post-Run Party!
When you cross the finish line, the celebration is just getting started! Join us in River Ranch Town Square for the After Gleaux Party — a night filled with live music, great food, refreshing drinks, and glowing good vibes. Dance under the lights, snap photos with your friends and family, and enjoy a well-earned celebration surrounded by the heart of Acadiana’s community spirit.
Schedule:
- 4:00 PM - Registration, Pre-Registration & Wristband Tents open
- 5:00 PM - Kids Zone & Milesy Mart/Gleaux Shop open
- 5:30 PM - Camellia Blvd. closes, Registration closes, & Drink Tent opens (soft drinks & water)
- 5:35 PM - Opening Ceremonies (Town Square in River Ranch)
- 6:00 PM - Food Tents open
- 6:05 PM - 1-mile race (corner of Camellia Blvd. & Stonemont)
- 6:35 PM - 5K race (Camellia Blvd. near Silverstone)
- 8:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
- 8:30 PM - Camellia Blvd. reopens
- 9:30 PM - Event ends
Drink Options
Kentwood - water
Lafayette Coca-Cola Company - soft drinks, Powerade, & water
Mello Joy - coffee/hot chocolate
Raising Cane's - lemonade and sweet tea
Schilling Distributors - beer* (available for a donation)
Food & Drinks
Each race participant will receive a food/drink wristband with their registration. The wristband will allow access to the food and drinks that will be available at the post-race party. Additional Food/Drink wristbands (for those not participating in the race) are available to purchase for $7 on the day of the event (while supplies last).
Food Options
Rene Prejean Catering - Jambalaya
3 Wize Monkees - Red Beans & Rice
Becoming a Sponsor
Sponsorship Info:
Camellia Crossing, a major fundraiser for Miles Perret Cancer Services, brings families together to give thanks as the holiday season begins. 2024 marks the 21st year of this event, and we expect over 4,000 participants. Commit to our cause and become part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of local families fighting cancer.
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