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Spring Fling Duathlon/5k 2027

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $45 · goes up to $55 on Mar 17, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Run/Walk5KMar 27, 20278:00 AM$45$55 after Mar 17, 2027–
DuathlonDuathlonRun 2.1 mi · Bike 11.8 mi · Run 2.1 miOpen water swimMar 27, 20278:00 AM$100$110 after Mar 17, 2027–
Duathlon RelayDuathlonRun 2.1 mi · Bike 11.8 mi · Run 2.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swimMar 27, 20278:00 AM$160$170 after Mar 17, 2027–
Virtual 5kVirtual5KMar 27, 20278:00 AM$50–
Virtual DuathlonVirtualOtherMar 27, 20278:00 AM$50–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Mar 17, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5k Run/Walk: $45 until Mar 17, then $55 until Mar 27.
  • Duathlon: $100 until Mar 17, then $110 until Mar 27.
  • Duathlon Relay: $160 until Mar 17, then $170 until Mar 27.

Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($45).

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Woodward Park, Friant / Ft. Washington Entrance by the "compass", Fresno, CA 93720

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2023 results

All results

Duathlon

27
finishers
1:22:37
median (5:11 /mi)
1:02:47
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
median 1:22:371:03:352:03:51
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

5k Run/Walk

21
finishers
36:32
median (11:46 /mi)
11:56
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men

Duathlon Relay

3
finishers
1:21:45
median (5:08 /mi)
1:15:02
winning time
33% / 67%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Spring Fling Duathlon/5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Spring Fling Duathlon/5k?

At the 2023 Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:07:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:12:24, and half the field in 1:22:37; the last tenth came in after 1:54:40.

At the 2023 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:15 or better, the top quarter in 30:32, and half the field in 36:32; the last tenth came in after 51:58.

At the 2023 Duathlon Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 1:16:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:18:24, and half the field in 1:21:45; the last tenth came in after 1:39:11.

Third place by age group, 2023 Duathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a1:11:07

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Spring Fling Duathlon/5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Race Day Packet Pickup Only! Race Day @ 7:00am-7:45am. Woodward Park. Enter through the Friant Entrance. NE Corner of the park by the Sundial.

Course

Course Map: Start/Finish & Transition

Transition opens at 7:00am for Duathletes. Athletes will start at the start/finish arch. 8:00 Duathlon. 8:10 5k Run.

Shirt and medal

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers get a shirt and their choice of. $50 donated to your organization, group, or club. 100% off a 5k or 10k run hosted by Activitynut. 50% off of a multisport event hosted by Activitynut. Volunteer discount vouchers are stackable…

Rules and FAQ

Refunds and Transfers

Race Insurance Recommended. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE THE EVENT INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED WITH EACH EVENT REGISTRATION. THIS INSURANCE WILL PROTECT YOUR REGISTRATION AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND UNDER THE TERMS OF THE POLICY…

Rules and FAQ

USAT Rules

USA Triathlon Sanctioning. All Multisport events are USA Triathlon sanctioned and follow USAT rules. These rules do not apply to the 5K and 10K events. Need to print a USAT membership card? Click HERE. Check out complete USAT rules here…

The cause

Become A Sponsor

Activitynut Foundation hosts several local events in the Central Valley at Woodward park, Millerton Lake, Huntington Lake and Shaver Lake. Our mission is developing an active and healthy community by connecting people with events…

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Race details

Where
Woodward Park, Friant / Ft. Washington Entrance by the "compass", Fresno, CA 93720Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
Duathlon, 5K
Editions
2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 22, 2026), 2025 (Mar 23, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024), 2023 (Mar 5, 2023), 2022 (Mar 6, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Spring Fling Duathlon/5k?
Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Mar 17, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($45).
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances are offered?
Duathlon, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2023, 27 athletes finished the Duathlon; the median finish was 1:22:37 and the winner finished in 1:02:47.
Where does it start?
Woodward Park, Friant / Ft. Washington Entrance by the "compass", Fresno, CA 93720.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

What will you find at the Spring Fling Duathlon?

Finisher's Medal

T-Shirt

Subway Sandwich Lunch

Rosa Brothers Chocolate Milk

Prizes and Giveaways

Free Race Photos

Start your training season early with a duathlon at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA.

NOTE: A Valid USAT membership is required for the Duathlon, but not for the 5K or running-only events. If you don't have a valid USAT membership, you can purchase one during the registration process.