The Rikki-Lynn Warrior Foundation 5k Walk & Run
About this race
Purpose
This 5k will be the first official event hosted by the Rikki-Lynn Warrior Foundation! The event brings our community together to honor Rikki-Lynn’s life and the strength she showed every day. Funds raised will help support future community events and initiatives, including a scholarship for a student-athlete who plays where Rikki-Lynn once played.
Event Details
Date: May 10, 2026
Race Start: 9:00 am
Location: The race will start at Roosevelt Middle School and utilize the Springfield High School grounds, including N. High School Pl and S. Kensington Pl.
Ages: All ages welcome!
Registration: $35 per person (Includes race bib, Warrior bag, and t-shirt!)
T-Shirt Guarantee
Participants who register by April 19, 2026 are guaranteed an official event t-shirt in their Warrior bag. Registrations received after April 19 are not guaranteed a shirt, but can receive one while supplies last.
Packet Pickup / Race Day Check-In
Participants can pick up their packets in advance (recommended) on Friday, May 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Roosevelt Middle School. Race day check-in will begin at 7:00 am near the start line.
Walkers Welcome
Runners and walkers are welcome! This event is designed for participants of all ages and experience levels.
Parking
Parking will be available at Springfield High School.
Event Amenities
• Water stations along the race route
• Food trucks available after the race
• On-site registration and check-in table
• Community gathering area and DJ at the finish line
Awards Ceremony
Following the race, we will host a short awards ceremony after the final runner crosses the finish line.
Weather & Refund Policy
The event will take place rain or shine! Registration fees are non-refundable.
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Running
5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Springfield.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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- Springfield 5K Races 6 races
- 10K Run Events in Springfield 3 races
- Springfield Running Calendar 2026 7 races
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Springfield events
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