Spring Fling 5K - Hosted by Pleasant Valley Cross Country.

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location: Jacksonville, AL; 229 Mountain St, NW, 36265
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

A chip-timed Spring Fling 5K on the JAX State campus, supporting Pleasant Valley Cross Country with awards, refreshments, and a goodie for all.

Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join Pleasant Valley Cross Country for their 1st Annual Spring Fling 5K Run/Walk on the beautiful campus of JAX State University. This chip-timed event offers a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers, with proceeds directly supporting the Pleasant Valley Cross Country teams. Celebrate your finish with a goodie for all participants and vie for awards across various age divisions. Enjoy refreshments from Traveling Toms Coffee and Kona Ice, making for a refreshing start to your spring day.

What to expect

Enjoy a chip-timed 5K run or walk on the JAX State University campus.
Celebrate your finish with a goodie for all participants and awards for top age group and overall finishers.
Refreshments from Traveling Toms Coffee and Kona Ice will be available.

Standout details

Benefits Pleasant Valley Cross Country
Chip-timed 5K
Awards for top finishers
Coffee and Kona Ice available

Perks & features

Chip Timed

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Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + hills

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Mixed
Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

Description: Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 as Pleasant Valley Cross Country host its 1st Annual Spring Fling 5K Run/Walk. Our race will take place at the beautiful campus of JAX State University. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted after the race. Preregistration price is $25 dollars and will last until March 22nd. After that, price will increase to $30 dollars.

Location:

AmFirst Stadium at Jax State University

229 Mountain St NW - Jacksonville, Al 36265 (north end of the stadium)

Times:

Registration from 8:00-8:45

Race will start at 9:00

Awards at 9:45

Race Award Categories.

-top 3 overall male & Females will receive an award

-Race divisions-top 3 receive a medal in each division

-0-13 age group - top 3 overall

-14-18 age group (male & female)

-19-29 age group (male & female)

-30-39 age group (male & female)

-40-49 age group (male & female)

-50+ Age Group (male & female)

Everyone who finishes will receive a goodie

Proceeds and Donations from this annual race will benefit Pleasant Valley's Cross Country teams and will help to build our running programs as well as help us with our yearly operating cost.

Race Day Information:

Registration and shirt pickup will begin @8:00 and will last until 8:45. We will have tents set up on the grassy area behind the north end of the stadium. (Gamecock Field).You may park in the parking lot behind Kennamer Hall or the North side of the Red Lot (areas outlined in red and yellow). We will Traveling Toms Coffee and Kona Ice set up before and after the race for your refreshment needs.

***Please note this is a rain or shine event***

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