Spring Fling 5k Run/Walk

Join us for the second annual Spring Fling 5k Run/Walk hosted by the Wichita Falls Runners Club (WFRC).

This great course starts at the Main Pavilion at Lucy Park and winds along a shady tree-lined trail adjacent to the Wichita River. Runners and walkers will enjoy the undulating out-and-back course that passes the Falls and then returns to an enthusiastic finish line crowd. The trail is a fully paved 10ft wide path.

Join us on Saturday, May 4 for a fun outdoor experience, and May the 4th be with you!

 

Event Schedule   PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup is from 7.00 am the morning of the event at the Main Pavilion, Lucy Park.

 

SATURDAY, MAY 4

7.00 am - Check-in and packet pickup opens
7.50 am - Runners and walkers line up
8.00 am - 5k Run/Walk commences
9.10 am - Awards presentation

Once you cross the finish line, relax, and enjoy a post-run beverage and snack while you wait for your family and friends. There is also a playground and a Sound Garden to keep the kids amused.

 

What You Will Receive!

•    Event t-shirt*
•    Finishers medallion
•    Chip timing
•    Free downloadable pictures
•    Age-group awards
•    Refreshments
•    Finishers Certificate download
•    A great experience, and a strong spirit of camaraderie with your fellow runners
•    Feeling of accomplishment!

*Sizes only guaranteed until cutoff date of Sunday, May 21, 2024.

 

Age Group Awards

This event will be offering Age Group Awards. The top finishers in each age category will receive a custom age group award! 

The age group categories are:

•    10 and under
•    11-14
•    15-19
•    20-29
•    30-39
•    40-49
•    50-59
•    60-69
•    70-79
•    80 plus

Age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

 

Course Map

The downloadable course map on this page shows the locations of the:
•    Event Headquarters
•    Turnaround for the 5k 
•    Hydration stations
•    Porta potties

 

Timing

The Spring Fling is timed and scored by the WFRC timing team. Results will be posted on RunSignup directly after the event finishes.

 

FAQ's

Is walking allowed? Yes absolutely! We have many walkers, joggers, and run/walkers at this event!

Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event, but all strollers will be asked to start at the back of the group in order to have our runners leave the start line safely. 

Is the race dog friendly? We love dogs, but for runner safety we don’t allow dogs on the course. Although the paved trails are wide runners will be coming out and back and we don’t want runners to trip over your pooch.

Where do I park? There are many parking spaces at Lucy Park near the pavilion, but be sure to arrive early for your event so you have time to park and check-in. NO PARKING ON THE GRASS is allowed for this event! 

What happens if it rains? The Spring Fling takes place rain or shine, and there are no refunds due to weather events. If there is inclement weather, we will do everything in our power to hold the Spring Fling as scheduled, however, in the case of excessive wind or rain, we may be forced to modify the event. Participant safety is our number one concern. Be sure to stay connected on the event day by checking for emails and following the Spring Fling Event Page or the WFRC Facebook page for updates. This is the best way for us to communicate event day updates or alerts.

I still have questions, who do I contact?  Please reach out to us at [email protected], or use the contact form on this page, we'd love to hear from you!

 

Sponsors

We appreciate the support of our generous local sponsors. We couldn’t put on this amazing event without them!