Spring Fling 5k Run/Walk

Join us for the third annual Spring Fling 5k Run/Walk hosted by the Wichita Falls Runners Club.

This great course starts at the Main Pavilion (next to the Sound Garden) 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 Wichita Falls waterfall and then returns to an enthusiastic finish line crowd. The trail is a fully paved 10ft wide path.

Join us on Saturday, May 3 for a fun outdoor family experience.

Event Schedule

PACKET PICKUP

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

SATURDAY, MAY 3

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

Once you cross the finish line, relax, and enjoy a post-run beverage and snack while you wait for your family and friends. There are also two playgrounds onsite to keep the kids amused.

What You Will Receive!

•    Event t-shirt - choose either the Sport-Tek Tee or Tank design*
•    Finishers medallion
•    Free downloadable pictures
•    Refreshments
•    A great experience, and a strong spirit of camaraderie with your fellow runners
•    Feeling of accomplishment!

*T-shirts and t-shirt sizes only guaranteed until the cutoff date of April 18, 2024.

Course Map

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

Timing

This is a self-timed event, a large timing clock will be visible at the finish line.

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. 

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 wichitafallsrunnersclub@gmail.com, or use the contact form on this page, we'd love to hear from you!

Thank You to Our Fantastic Local Sponsor!

We greatly appreciate the support of our generous local sponsor Personal Money Planning. They are an amazing financial planning team and we couldn’t put on this event without them! Vist their website for more information about how they can help you.