2 walking events in Springfield, Ohio

The annual Wildcat Prowl for a Purpose has returned! This family and pet friendly race is sponsored by the Springfield High School National Honor Society and offers a 5k run as well as a 1 mile walk that finishes on the high school track. The race brings a lively atmosphere for a good cause!

This year's race beneficiary is Second Harvest Food Bank in Springfield. The Second Harvest Food Bank collects, stores, and distributes food with one driving belief: “our communities thrive when hunger is minimized.” Their mission is to alleviate hunger in Clark and surrounding counties by sourcing and distributing nutritious food to people in need, building community partnerships, and mobilizing the public to support hunger relief. Second Harvest envisions a thriving, equitable, food-secure community. All proceeds from the 5K event will go to help Second Harvest in their efforts to provide individuals with nutritious food within our Springfield community.

We hope you will consider running or walking our event. If you can't make it on May 3, please consider making a donation to support the Springfield High School National Honor Society and our beneficiary.

Purpose

This 5k will be the first official event hosted by the Rikki-Lynn Warrior Foundation! The event brings our community together to honor Rikki-Lynn’s life and the strength she showed every day. Funds raised will help support future community events and initiatives, including a scholarship for a student-athlete who plays where Rikki-Lynn once played.

Event Details

Date: May 10, 2026

Race Start: 9:00 am

Location: The race will start at Roosevelt Middle School and utilize the Springfield High School grounds, including N. High School Pl and S. Kensington Pl.

Ages: All ages welcome!

Registration: $35 per person (Includes race bib, Warrior bag, and t-shirt!)

T-Shirt Guarantee

Participants who register by April 19, 2026 are guaranteed an official event t-shirt in their Warrior bag. Registrations received after April 19 are not guaranteed a shirt, but can receive one while supplies last.

Packet Pickup / Race Day Check-In

Participants can pick up their packets in advance (recommended) on Friday, May 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Roosevelt Middle School. Race day check-in will begin at 7:00 am near the start line.

Walkers Welcome

Runners and walkers are welcome! This event is designed for participants of all ages and experience levels.

Parking

Parking will be available at Springfield High School.

Event Amenities

• Water stations along the race route

• Food trucks available after the race

• On-site registration and check-in table

• Community gathering area and DJ at the finish line

Awards Ceremony

Following the race, we will host a short awards ceremony after the final runner crosses the finish line.

Weather & Refund Policy

The event will take place rain or shine! Registration fees are non-refundable.