Gibbstown Bridge 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Creole, LA
- 101 Old Ferry Road, 70632
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run for a cause with coastal marsh views at the Gibbstown Bridge 5K, supporting Sabine Pass Lighthouse restoration.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseWho it's for
- For a Cause
- Faith & Community
For a Cause
Faith & CommunityGreat for: cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Experience the Gibbstown Bridge 5K, a unique run over the Gibbstown/Conway Lebleu Bridge in Creole, LA. This flat course offers runners sweeping views of the coastal marsh and the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge as you traverse the bridge and back. Participation supports the Cameron Preservation Alliance in their mission to restore the historic Sabine Pass Lighthouse. It's also a part of the 2026 Cameron Parish Race Series, offering a chance to contribute to a local cause while enjoying a scenic outing.
What to expect
- Run a flat out-and-back course over the Gibbstown/Conway Lebleu Bridge.
- Enjoy sweeping views of coastal marsh and the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge.
- Receive a cotton unisex t-shirt and compete for age group awards.
Standout details
- Sweeping coastal marsh views
- Benefits Sabine Pass Lighthouse restoration
- Part of Cameron Parish Race Series
- Cotton unisex t-shirts
Perks & features
- Awards
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The course
- Flat
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather
- Warm season
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The race will start on Old Ferry Road, near the south end of the Gibbstown/Conway Lebleu Bridge. The path goes north over the bridge out 1.55 miles and then back across bridge to the finish. While on the bridge participants will have sweeping views of the coastal marsh and the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Age group medals are generally 10 year groupings.
Age group awards
Parking is under the south side of the bridge and along Old Ferry Road.
T-shirts are cotton unisex
Packet pick-up is the morning of at the bridge from 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Please show up no later than 30 minutes prior to race time which is 8 AM.
Race day registration is $40.
Proceeds benefit the Cameron Preservation Alliance - Sabine Pass Lighthouse Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to restoring the Sabine Pass Lighthouse in Southwest Cameron Parish.
This is part of the Cameron Parish Race Series (Triple Crown) for 2026.
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