Spring Fling 5k

Saturday, July 15, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Grand Prairie, Texas
$27.50–$51.88 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day at the inaugural Spring Fling 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in the vibrant Grand Prairie area of Dallas! This fun-filled event, formerly known as the Chicken N Pickle 5K, invites runners of all ages to lace up their shoes and race through the scenic surroundings of the epic waters. Participants will enjoy fantastic swag, including designer shirts and custom medals, as well as chip-timing for accurate results.

The festivities kick off at 9:00 A.M., and there will be plenty of post-race delights, including delicious food, free photos, and even a chance to win the coveted Best Costume award! Whether you’re running solo or with friends and family, this event is a perfect opportunity to stay on track with your 2023 running goals. Don't miss out on the fun activities like pickleball and ping pong! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day at Chicken N Pickle, located at 2965 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Get ready to spring into action and make lasting memories!

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Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.88 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $51.88

    Entries closed
  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $27.50

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  • Virtual

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & T-Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $50.82

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Organiser's description

GET READY FOR THE 2024 INAUGURAL SPRING FLING 5K- (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CHICKEN N PICKLE 5K)

JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED EVENT AS WE RACE THROUGH AND AROUND THE EPIC WATERS. THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES FANTASTIC SWAG SUCH AS DESIGNER SHIRTS AND CUSTOM CNP MEDALS, ALONG WITH CHIP-TIMING, LIVE RESULTS, AND AWARDS. YOU'LL ALSO RECEIVE FREE PHOTOS, HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN BEST COSTUME, ENJOY DELICIOUS POST-RACE FOOD, AND MUCH MORE. DON'T FORGET TO GRAB SOME BREAKFAST, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.





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PICKLEBALL

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PING PONG

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BATTLESHIP



GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE. A GREAT WAY TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR RUNNING GOALS FOR 2023.



COME DRESSED IN YOUR BEST SPRING FLING COSTUME.



RACE LOCATION:

CHICKEN N PICKLE

2965 S STATE HWY 161, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052



TIME:

9:00 A.M



EARLY PACKET PICKUP:

CHICKEN N PICKLE

THURSDAY APRIL 18TH

3PM-6PM



RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP

APRIL 20TH 2024

CHICKEN N PICKLE

LOCATION: NEAR THE START LINE UNDER THE LACE UP TENT

TIME: 8:15AM TO 8:45AM



VOLUNTEER WITH US
-PACKET PICKUP: ARRIVE AT RACE LOCATION NO LATER THAN 6:15 AM TO HELP GIVE OUT RACE PACKETS AND SHIRTS.

-AID STATION (SUPER HIGH PRIORITY): PROVIDE WATER TO PARTICIPANTS AS THEY PASS BY. KEEP COURSE CLEAN FOR RUNNERS BY PICKING UP DISCARDED CUPS, BOTTLES AND TRASH AND PLACING IT IN THE PROVIDED TRASH CANS.

-COURSE MONITOR ( SUPER HIGH PRIORITY): HELP MAINTAIN A SAFE COURSE BY REDIRECTING TRAFFIC AWAY FROM PARTICIPANTS AND GUIDING PARTICIPANTS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.



FEEL FREE TO BRING POM POM, HORNS, MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS, SIGNS ETC. TO ENCOURAGE AND CHEER ON RUNNERS. BONUS FOR CREATIVE

COSTUMES!



AWARDS

MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL

TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+





REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

CANCELATION POLICY ALL LACE UP RUNNING EVENTS PROCEED RAIN OR SHINE OR SNOW OR COLD. FOR THAT REASON, WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUND POLICY.

IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, THE START TIME OF THIS EVENT MAY BE DELAYED BY UP TO AN HALF HOUR. PAST THIS TIME, THE EVEN COURSE MAY BE SHORTENED OR ALTERED TO PROTECT THE PARTICIPANTS.

IF CONDITIONS TURNS INTO LIGHTENING, ICE OR BECOME UNSAFE, THE EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED. EVENT CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RACE DIRECTOR.

WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO PRODUCE A FULL AND SAFE SPORTING EVENT, BUT SOMETIMES THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN AFFECT THOSE PLANS.

A LOT OF HOURS, DAYS AND EVEN MONTHS GOES INTO PLANNING A SPORTING EVENT AND WE DO SO WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS. UNFORTUNATELY, NO ONE CAN CONTROL THE WEATHER AND RACE DIRECTORS ARE NOT THE EXCEPTIONS.

OUR GOAL IS TO ALWAYS PRODUCE A FULL EVENT AS SCHEDULED AND ONLY MODIFY THESE PLANS DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS SOME OF WHICH CAN BE CAUSED BY WEATHER CONDITIONS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THESE POLICIES AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, OR THE EVENT IS CANCELED, YOU CAN STILL RECEIVE YOUR PACKET, SHIRT, AND MEDAL AND YOU SIMPLY RUN THE RACE ON YOUR OWN TIME ON YOUR OWN COURSE. SEE OUR VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

Location

Chicken N Pickle, 2965 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, 75052, TX, United States

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