Fleet Feet Spring Fling 5 Mile
- Date Sun 9th March 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Lawrence, Kansas
- Price $23.08 - $38.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Fleet Feet Spring Fling 5 Mile on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in beautiful Lawrence, Douglas County! This exciting event features a flat and fast 5-mile race starting at 8:30 AM, alongside a fun-filled 1-mile walk/fun run kicking off at 8:40 AM. Both races will take place at the stunning Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, offering breathtaking views as you navigate the scenic trails around the lakes and fountains.
Participants are encouraged to pick up their race packets on March 8, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Lawrence Fleet Feet store or on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at the Arboretum. With ample parking available at the nearby Lawrence Youth Sports Complex, make sure to arrive by 7:30 AM to avoid any traffic delays. This event is not just about running; it's also a chance to support a great cause, as proceeds will benefit Just Food, helping to combat hunger in the Lawrence and Douglas County community. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Participants are encouraged to pick up their race packets on March 8, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Lawrence Fleet Feet store or on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at the Arboretum. With ample parking available at the nearby Lawrence Youth Sports Complex, make sure to arrive by 7:30 AM to avoid any traffic delays. This event is not just about running; it's also a chance to support a great cause, as proceeds will benefit Just Food, helping to combat hunger in the Lawrence and Douglas County community. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
RACE NAME: The Fleet Feet Spring Fling 5 Mile
RACE DATE: March 9, 2025
PACKET PICKUP INFO.
March 8 = 10am-3pm at the Lawrence Fleet Feet store (839 Massachusetts St., Lawence, KS 66044)
March 9 = 7:00-8:00am at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum (5100 W. 27th St., Lawrence, KS 66047)
RACE START TIMES
5 mile race = 8:30AM
1 mile walk/fun run = 8:40AM
RACE LOCATION & PARKING
The race will start & finish at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum (5100 W. 27th St., Lawrence, KS 66047).
Park at the Lawrence Youth Sports Complex across the street (4911 W. 27th St., Lawrence, KS 66047).
*Please note: Due to only 1 road leading into the Youth Sports Complex, please arrive by 7:30AM to avoid a traffic jam.
There are restrooms at the Youth Sports Complex and well also have portable restrooms at the Arboretum.
RACE DESCRIPTION AND COURSE MAPS
The 5 mile course is a flat & fast route that takes in the super scenic Lawrence Rotary Arboretum and Paved Trail leading to the Clinton Lake Dam. Well start on the road for a quarter mile before getting on the wide sidewalk trail that goes around the Arboretum lakes and water fountains and then get on the wide paved trail leading to the dam. At the 2.5 mile mark, well turn around to head back on this out & back course.
5 mile course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6289237921/]
The 1 mile family fun run/walk course takes in the most scenic parts of the Arboretum. Well start on the road for a quarter mile before getting on the wide sidewalk trail that goes around the Arboretum lakes and water fountains and then take a short cut back to the finish. Super flat and super scenic!
1 mile course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6362167300/]
CHARITY PARTNER
Proceeds of this race will go to Just Food (HOME | Justfood [https://www.justfoodks.org/]) whose mission is to end hunger in the Lawrence & Douglas County community by increasing access to healthy foods, reducing barriers to health & well-being, and cultivating self-sufficiency.
RACE DATE: March 9, 2025
PACKET PICKUP INFO.
March 8 = 10am-3pm at the Lawrence Fleet Feet store (839 Massachusetts St., Lawence, KS 66044)
March 9 = 7:00-8:00am at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum (5100 W. 27th St., Lawrence, KS 66047)
RACE START TIMES
5 mile race = 8:30AM
1 mile walk/fun run = 8:40AM
RACE LOCATION & PARKING
The race will start & finish at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum (5100 W. 27th St., Lawrence, KS 66047).
Park at the Lawrence Youth Sports Complex across the street (4911 W. 27th St., Lawrence, KS 66047).
*Please note: Due to only 1 road leading into the Youth Sports Complex, please arrive by 7:30AM to avoid a traffic jam.
There are restrooms at the Youth Sports Complex and well also have portable restrooms at the Arboretum.
RACE DESCRIPTION AND COURSE MAPS
The 5 mile course is a flat & fast route that takes in the super scenic Lawrence Rotary Arboretum and Paved Trail leading to the Clinton Lake Dam. Well start on the road for a quarter mile before getting on the wide sidewalk trail that goes around the Arboretum lakes and water fountains and then get on the wide paved trail leading to the dam. At the 2.5 mile mark, well turn around to head back on this out & back course.
5 mile course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6289237921/]
The 1 mile family fun run/walk course takes in the most scenic parts of the Arboretum. Well start on the road for a quarter mile before getting on the wide sidewalk trail that goes around the Arboretum lakes and water fountains and then take a short cut back to the finish. Super flat and super scenic!
1 mile course map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6362167300/]
CHARITY PARTNER
Proceeds of this race will go to Just Food (HOME | Justfood [https://www.justfoodks.org/]) whose mission is to end hunger in the Lawrence & Douglas County community by increasing access to healthy foods, reducing barriers to health & well-being, and cultivating self-sufficiency.
Fleet Feet Spring Fling 5 Mile