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The iconic 51st Annual Billy Bowlegs race kicks off the summer running season on June 6th with a 7:30 AM start. We celebrate 51 years of this marquee event which includes a festive post-race of live music, food and drinks, so hang around and enjoy the festivities. Medals are quaranteed for the first 300 finishers. Packets may be picked up at Run With It on Friday, June 5 from 4:00 PM -6:00 PM and on race morning at FWB High School from 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM. The NWFTC will also have a booth at the May 24th Gate-to-Gate Run on Eglin AFB where you may sign up for the Billy Bowlegs race. The Billy Bowlegs Kid's Run will start shortly after the 5K ends at the FWBHS track.
Event details and schedule
Beat the heat on June 6th with a 7:30 start time and enjoy a shaded post-race with food, drink and live music with a waterview of the Okaloosa/Choctawhatchee Bay Sound.
USAFT Certified 5K
Parking available at start/finish (FWB High School) or post-race (Liza Jackson Park West Pavilion).
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.