Explorer Color Run 5K 2026

7:30am Saturday August 8, 2026 Come out and join us for the 22nd Annual Josh Sprinkle Memorial 5K. Before the race begins there will be donuts, bagels, and fruit. There will be dozens of door prizes given away (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) including restaurant gift certificates and unique local prizes. Be sure and stay after the race for the awesome Post-Race picnic. We will also have drawing tickets for some great prizes (such as condo stays, massages) DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN

Registration/Packet pickup ($2 DISCOUNT FOR NWFTC MEMBERS and $5 discount for preregistered students)

$30 Early Registration until August 6th After August 6th $35 $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 and

registration on Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th 4:00- 5:00 PM at RUN WITH IT! During packet pick up Middle/High School Spike

nights 10% off trainers/other items in store 20% off spikes (with purchase of trainers) 21 Racetrack Rd NE Fort Walton Beach (850) 243-

1007

Race day packet pick up will be at Fort Walton Beach High School's new multi purpose building from 6:30 until 6:45. No Registrations after 6:45am T-Shirts are guaranteed only to first 200 registered. Early registration improves chance of correct size.

Contact info: Race Directors: Lissette Fields 850-803-3126; Jeff Fields 850 803-9110

Event details and schedule

Packet pickup and race day registration will be at the Fort Walton Beach High School's new multi purpose building from 6:30 until 6:45. T-Shirts are only guaranteed to first 200 PREREGISTERED entrants. Early registration improves chance of correct size.

Awards:Overall: male and females open masters and grandmasters runners and walkers Age groups- three deep:

Runners

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:

0-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Kids fun run: ages 1-4 ¼ mile will run mile 5-7 ½ mile & ages 8-11 1 mile run

Scholarship oportunities 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 [email protected] for an application or to request additional information.

Join us for the 12th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Event options include the 9K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and 1 Mile Fun Run. Virtual options are also available for those unable to join us in person. The first 300 9K and 5K registrants receive an official event shirt and challenge coin. A post-party with DJ, food, drinks, and an award ceremony will round out the morning.

It's about much more than running.

Supporting "Care for Alzheimer's"

The 12th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union will benefit the memory care wing at Air Force Enlisted Village's assisted living residence, Hawthorn House, where military widows, retirees, veterans, and their family members with Alzheimer’s and dementia reside. Every dollar raised from this event will provide care and support for the residents there. We feel this would make CMSAF#9 Binnicker proud.

Event History

The inaugural CMSAF James C. Binnicker Memorial 9K was held in August of 2015 at Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Florida. The idea for the event was suggested by Airmen from nearby Eglin AFB who were participating in the Air Force Marathon. The Airmen wanted to honor CMSAF Binnicker while training for their upcoming marathon. Since CMSAF Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, it was only fitting the event was a 9K run.

About CMSAF Binnicker

CMSAF#9 James C. Binnicker served as the Air Force Enlisted Village's President and CEO from 2000 to 2015. Binnicker believed the residents should be treated with respect and dignity. He created The Mom Rule, which all employees still use today when working with residents or making decisions regarding their care. Binnicker's vision brought many additions to the Bob Hope Village campus to include the Garden of Hope, the Bob Gates Welcome Center, and Hawthorn House, an assisted living residence with an option for memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Binnicker served as the 9th Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1986 to 1990. Read more about Binnicker here.

Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18, 2026

Dare to run three races in two days! Or, run 2, or even a single event, the Wicked Triple Fun 10K/5K/Half Marathon is a premier event to raise funds to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the State of the Art Rubberized Track facility this race enabled to be constructed at Fort Walton Beach High School for use by all Okaloosa County Schools. The 10K which starts at 7:30am, Saturday October 17th, is the first leg of the three part series, followed by a sunset 5K later the same day at 5:30pm and a half marathon at 7:30am the next morning. The Half Marathon (including the Triple Challenge participants) has a course limit of 150 people so sign up early!

Price until 8/9: 10K $30 5K $25 Half Marathon $70 Or all 3 for $115

Price 8/10-10/4: 10K $35 5K $30 Half Marathon $75 or all 3 for $130

Price after 10/4: 10K $40 5K $35 Half Marathon $80 or all 3 for $145

Online Registration closes Thursday, 10/16 at midnight. You can still register in person at at any of the packet pick ups including race day! NWFTC members receive a $2 discount for individual race entries. Watch track club newsletters for the discount code.

Everyone participating in all 3 races gets a cool finisher's medal and a Special Edition long sleeve shirt to commemorate your Triple Challenge effort!

Packet pick up will be held on Friday, October 16th from 4 to 6pm at Run With It 21 Racetrack Rd NE, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547. Day of race registration and packet pick up will be at each race start approximately 1.5 hours prior to race start and will end 15 minutes before the race.

Event details and schedule

All 3 races are fast and flat yet challenging. The 10K course runs through the neighborhoods surrounding downtown Fort Walton Beach. The race start and finish is at Ferry Park on Hughes Street. The 5K course will run along Beachview Drive in Cinco Bayou, start line is across Eglin Parkway from AJs on the Bayou. The Half Marathon starts and finishes at Ferry Park on Hughes Street.

The 10K awards ceremony will take place at a place in Ferry Park immediately following the race. Food, soft drinks and beer will be provided for all of the race participants. The 5K awards ceremony and after party will be held at AJ's on the Bayou. There will be a throwdown on Sunday morning in Ferry Park after the half marathon. The celebration will be for everyone who participated in any of the three races in the Wicked Triple Fun Series. Food, drinks and fun will be provided to congratulate everyone who participated in this grass roots effort to enhance our community by building a rubberized track facility in Okaloosa County.

Awards for Runners in each race:

*Overall Male and Female, Masters, Grand Masters and Senior Grand Masters

*Age group winners: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

*Awards for Walkers in each race:

Overall Male and Female, 2nd and 3rd place male and female

*Awards for the Triple Challenge: All three race times are added up for a total score. Top 5 Male and top 5 Female winners.