22nd Annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K
Come out and join us for the 22nd Annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K. Before the race begins there will be donuts, bagels, and fruit. There will be dozens of door prizes given away (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) including restaurant gift certificates and unique local prizes. Be sure and stay after the race for the awesome Post-Race picnic. We will also have drawing tickets for some great prizes (such as condo stays, massages) DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN.
Registration & Pricing
Early Registration (until August 6th):
Running 5K: $30 (No Shirt Option: $25)
Walking 5K: $30 (No Shirt Option: $25)
Kids race: $15
After August 6th:
Running 5K: $35 (No Shirt Option: $30)
Walking 5K: $35 (No Shirt Option: $30)
Kids race: $20
Race Day:
Running 5K: $40 (No Shirt Option: $35)
Walking 5K: $40 (No Shirt Option: $35)
Discounts: $2 DISCOUNT FOR NWFTC MEMBERS and $5 discount for preregistered students. T-Shirts are guaranteed only to first 200 registered. Early registration improves chance of correct size.
Packet Pickup & Registration
Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at RUN WITH IT! (21 Racetrack Rd NE Fort Walton Beach - (850) 243-1007). During packet pick up, Middle/High School students get 10% off trainers/other items and 20% off spikes (with purchase of trainers).
Race Day (Saturday, August 8, 2026): 6:30 AM - 6:45 AM at Fort Walton Beach High School's new multi purpose building. No registrations after 6:45 AM.
Awards
Overall winners (male and female) in open, masters, and grandmasters categories for runners and walkers.
Age Groups (Runners): Three deep in categories 0-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
Age Groups (Walkers): Three deep in categories 0-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Kids Fun Run:
Ages 1-4: ¼ mile run
Ages 5-7: ½ mile run
Ages 8-11: 1 mile run
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for rising high school seniors planning to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. Contact Coach Lissette Fields at 850-803-3126 or [email protected] for an application.
