Spring Fling 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Cabot, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Runner/Walker | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | 600 |
| Kids Run | Kids | Mar 20, 20279:00 AM | $10$15 after Oct 1, 2026 | 60 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Runner/Walker: $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Mar 17.
- Kids Run: $10 until Sep 30, then $15 until Mar 17.
Online registration closes Mar 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 35:03, about 11:17 a mile, based on 253 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 30:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5k Runner/Walker starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR 72023
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Garner Timing Services) for Spring Fling 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spring Fling 5k?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:07 or better, the top quarter in 26:13, and half the field in 33:14; the last tenth came in after 50:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:56 | 18:22 |
| 20-29 | 24:42 | 19:44 |
| 30-39 | 23:51 | 18:26 |
| 40-49 | 22:34 | 19:34 |
| 50-59 | 26:50 | 20:32 |
| 60-69 | 27:22 | 21:50 |
| 70+ | 36:20 | 25:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 108 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Spring Fling 5k 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 219 to 456 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:52 to 33:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 456 (+9%) | 33:14 | under 22:07 | 15:27 |
| 2025 | 418 (+32%) | 32:08 | under 20:59 | 14:54 |
| 2024 | 317 (-10%) | 29:50 | under 20:11 | 15:47 |
| 2023 | 353 (+61%) | 29:57 | under 20:34 | 16:05 |
| 2022 | 219 | 29:52 | under 21:27 | 15:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:13, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 20 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR 72023Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 280 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 21, 2026), 2025 (Mar 22, 2025), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024), 2023 (Mar 18, 2023), 2022 (Mar 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Spring Fling 5k?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 456 runners finished the 5k Runner/Walker; the median finish was 33:14 and the winner ran 15:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:13, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR 72023.
From the organizers
The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the Cabot Country Cruisers brought the race back into the Series starting in 2007.
Race Highlights
Race hosted by the Cabot Country Cruisers
Proceeds benefit Physical Education for Cabot Schools, Cabot Family Track Nights and a Scholarship to a HS Student
Race ends on the Cabot High School track
USATF Course Certification #: AR22001WJT
Directions to the Starting Line