2026 Spring Fling 5K Poker Ride/Run Fundraiser
Horses (riding or driving!), Pack Burros, Bikers, Runners, and Hikers Welcome! Bring the kids and well behaved, leashed dogs!
Horses (riding or driving!), Pack Burros, Bikers, Runners, and Hikers Welcome!
Join us at Bear Creek Regional Park for a fun, family‑friendly multi‑user trail event! Bring the whole family—leashed dogs are welcome—and connect with fellow trail enthusiasts while enjoying one of our community’s best parks at this unique, non‑speed event.
All proceeds support the construction and upkeep of the Equestrian Skills Course.
Prizes are awarded in every category, including a special prize division for participants 18 and under—so everyone has a chance to win!
How Does It Work?
The course opens at 9:00am. Please arrive anytime between 8:30am and 9:30am to ensure you have enough time to complete the course by 11:15am. Each participant will receive a scorecard at REGISTRATION. You’ll draw a card at five different checkpoints along the course.
Adults will collect cards to build a poker hand, while participants under 18 will collect stamps toward a special prize. Turn in your completed hand at the finish line.
Prizes will be awarded for the highest and lowest hands in each category, along with special awards for the oldest participant and the person who traveled the furthest to join us.
Winners are announced at 11:45am. Must be present to win!
Categories:
Horses (riding and driving), Pack Burro, Bicyclists, Hikers/Walkers, Runners.
Price:
$25 in advance. $35 day of event. Registration day of event starts at 8:30am. Event Day Ticket Sales are cash or credit card only – Please note: Online sales will close 24 hours before the event.
All funds go toward building and maintaining the Equestrian Skills Course in Bear Creek Regional Park. Check Facebook or our website for latest updates the day before the event. All online registrations will receive email notice in event of modification or cancellation.
Parking:
Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80905. Please follow signs and parking volunteers to your designated parking area.
Schedule:
7:30a – Parking opens
8:30a-9:30a – Check-In/Event Day Registration Opens
9:00a – Course Opens
11:15a – Course Closes
11:45a – Awards at Equestrian Skills Course – MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
www.equestrianskillscourse.org
