Josh Sprinkle & Cheryl Phillips Memorial Run

Josh Sprinkle & Cheryl Phillips Memorial Run

Event Date and Time: 7:30am Saturday August 8, 2026

Come out and join us for the 22nd Annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K.

Pre-Race Festivities

• Food: Donuts, bagels, and fruit before the race.
• Prizes: Dozens of door prizes given away (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) including restaurant gift certificates and unique local prizes.
• Post-Race Picnic: Stay after the race for an awesome post-race picnic.
• Drawing Tickets: Available for some great prizes (such as condo stays, massages) DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN.

Registration Information

• Discounts: $2 discount for NWFTC members and $5 discount for preregistered students.
• Pricing: $30 Early Registration until August 6th: $35 after August 6th: $40 on race day.
• No Shirt Option: $25 Early Registration until August 6th: $30 after August 6th: $35 on Race Day.
• Kids Race: $15 Early: $20 Race Day.

Packet Pickup

• Date and Time: Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th from 4:00-5:00 PM at RUN WITH IT!
• Special Offer: During packet pickup, 10% off trainers/other items: 20% off spikes (with purchase of trainers).
• Location: 21 Racetrack Rd NE Fort Walton Beach (850) 243-1007.
• Race Day Pickup: At Fort Walton Beach High School’s new multi-purpose building from 6:30 until 6:45. No registrations after 6:45am.

Awards and Age Groups

• Awards Categories: Overall male and female, open masters, grandmasters runners and walkers.
• Age Groups: Three deep in each category.
• Runners: Categories 0-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
• Walkers: Categories 0-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Kids Fun Run

• Ages 1-4: ¼ mile run.
• Ages 5-7: ½ mile run.
• Ages 8-11: 1 mile run.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities for rising high school seniors who plan to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. Contact Coach Lissette Fields at 850-803-3126 or email Lissette.fields@okaloosaschools.com for an application or to request additional information.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page at Josh Sprinkle & Cheryl Phillips Memorial Run.