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 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Springfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 8:38 PM local time (EDT) in Springfield on May 10, 2026 — 14h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Rikki-Lynn Warrior Foundation 5k Walk & Run
5k · 263 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gavyn Wheeler | 16:55 | 5:27 /mi |
| 2 | Tristan Skipper | 19:17 | 6:12 /mi |
| 3 | PJ Elliott | 19:29 | 6:16 /mi |
| 4 | Charles Cunningham | 19:38 | 6:19 /mi |
| 5 | Taylor McFarland | 19:51 | 6:23 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Springfield 5K Races 8 races
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- Springfield Running Calendar 2026 9 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 10 Springfield events
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