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Spring Fling - Dallas 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 7:55 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Little Elm, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $38 on Dec 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash | Kids | Apr 3, 20277:55 AM | $15 | – |
| 10K Run 6.2 Miles | Other | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $35$38 after Dec 8, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Run 3.1 Miles | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $35$38 after Dec 8, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $30 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | Half Marathon | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $38 on Dec 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash: $15 until Apr 3.
- 10K Run 6.2 Miles and 5k Run 3.1 Miles: $35 until Dec 8, then $38 until Jan 25, then $39 until Feb 1, then $40 until Feb 8, then $42 until Feb 15, then $44 until Feb 22, then $46 until Mar 1, then $48 until Mar 8, then $50 until Mar 15, then $52 until Mar 22, then $54 until Mar 29, then $55 until Apr 3.
- 1 Mile Run and Volunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles: $30 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Little Elm runs 37:55, about 12:12 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:08 and men in 34:43.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 7:55 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX 75068
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5k Run 3.1 Miles
223
finishers
40:23
median (12:59 /mi)
21:25
winning time
67% / 33%
women / men
10K Run 6.2 Miles
86
finishers
1:10:49
median (10:49 /mi)
43:59
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
1 Mile Run
32
finishers
12:28
median (12:28 /mi)
8:01
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Spring Fling - Dallas. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spring Fling - Dallas?
At the 2026 5k Run 3.1 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 27:11 or better, the top quarter in 31:31, and half the field in 40:23; the last tenth came in after 53:45.
At the 2026 10K Run 6.2 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 51:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:17, and half the field in 1:10:49; the last tenth came in after 1:29:42.
At the 2026 1 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 9:14 or better, the top quarter in 10:14, and half the field in 12:28; the last tenth came in after 23:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:33 | 22:26 |
| 20-29 | 27:40 | 25:49 |
| 30-39 | 27:45 | 25:37 |
| 40-49 | 34:10 | 30:06 |
| 50-59 | 35:10 | 41:40 |
| 60-69 | 47:40 | 48:53 |
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 66 percent since 2025.
206
2025
341
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Spring Fling - Dallas 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 99 to 223 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:09 to 40:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 223 (+125%) | 40:23 | under 27:11 | 21:25 |
| 2025 | 99 | 40:09 | under 27:58 | 19:05 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:31, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
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 April 3 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 83°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Spring Fling - Dallas cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Overall Finisher Trophy
The coveted Bigfoot Trophy!
Race details
- Where
- Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX 75068Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 26, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Spring Fling - Dallas?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 7:55 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Dec 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 223 runners finished the 5k Run 3.1 Miles; the median finish was 40:23 and the winner ran 21:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:31, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Little Elm Park, Little Elm, TX 75068.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Location Confirmed: Little Elm Park
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