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48th Annual Freedom Fest 5K

Greenwood · 25 km away

Run · road · 5K

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

Fort Smith · 9 km away

JUL 4

Run · road · 5K

Walter Webbers Falls 5K

Webbers Falls · 65 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Dark and Dirty Miles

Kinta · 80 km away

Run · road · 5K

Westville · 69 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Fort Smith · 9 km away

AUG 3

Run · road · 5K

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)

Fort Smith · 9 km away

Run · road · 5K

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Fort Smith

Run · road · 5K

Summer Sizzler- Fayetteville

Fayetteville · 79 km away

SEP 2

Run · road · 5K

Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run

Tahlequah · 73 km away

Run · road · 5K

Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run

Fort Smith · 14 km away

Fort Smith · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Fort Smith

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Hero Half Marathon

The Hero Half Marathon is a Fayetteville race-day fundraiser featuring a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 2-person relay, a quarter marathon, a 5K, and a Spark One Mile. The Spark Foundation and Fayetteville Firefighters' IAFF Local 2866 organize the event. A 15-week training program for the half marathon is also available. The race supports local organizations and community fitness initiatives, aligning with The Spark Foundation's mission to support schools, health, and active living. A notable tradition is the Firefighter Challenge, where participants run the half marathon in full bunker gear. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each division. The event is held in conjunction with The Spark Foundation's Cow Paddy Run and Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K and 5K.

Whitney's Race 2026

Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (45)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is a US Road Running event held in Fort Smith, Arkansas, starting at 7200 Zero Street. It is a morning road race offering three distances, beginning at 8:30 AM. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as no race-day signups are available. The 5K and 10K races utilize a 0.78-mile out-and-back loop; the 5K completes this twice, and the 10K completes it four times. The half marathon course incorporates a 1.09-mile out-and-back segment, repeated six times. All participants have a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Finishers receive medals, awards are given, best costumes are acknowledged, and the event contributes to US Road Running series points.

Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith (45) November

19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

The Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run begins and ends at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. The race hub is located near The Bakery on 6th and 7th Streets. This FCA-organized road race offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Now in its 19th year, the event uses a staggered start, with all races beginning in the morning and concluding by noon. The course accommodates a broad spectrum of participants, from children aged 8-10 to runners 70 and older. Awards for first, second, and third place are given to men and women within each age group. All participants will receive a finisher's medal. Results from recent races are publicly available, and updates are posted on the event's Facebook page.

Healthy Native 5K

The Healthy Native 5K is a running event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It features an in-person 5K that starts in the morning, preceded by a 1K Fun Run/Walk. Participants can opt for the main 5 km race, the shorter 1 km distance, or a virtual 5K. This offers options for those seeking a timed run and those preferring a low-pressure walk or family-friendly distance. Race-day registration and packet pickup occur before the events begin. Shirts are distributed after participants finish, as long as supplies remain. TATUR Racing handles the timing, and medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K.

Turkey Trails - Fayetteville

Turkey Trails - Fayetteville is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with choices from a short kids' dash up to a half marathon. The main menu covers 5K, 10K, and half marathon races, plus an untimed 1 Mile option and a Kid's Dash for children ages 10 and under. Races start at 8 a.m., and runners who cannot be there in person can choose a virtual option and still earn the event swag. The setup leans family-friendly rather than hardcore-only: kids get their own dash, children 12 and under have reduced pricing for the 5K and 10K, and kids can even run the dash for free if they skip the swag. Timed events use chip timing with live results and awards, while the 1 Mile and Kid's Dash stay untimed. Finishers receive items such as custom bibs, designer shirts, and medals, with free race photos and treats waiting after the finish.

Turkey Trot-n-Trek

The Turkey Trot-n-Trek is a Thanksgiving Day race held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Participants can choose between a 5K "trot" or a 1K "trek." This family-friendly event, now in its fifth year, begins both distances at the Upper Ramble. The 1K route winds through downtown, suitable for children before the holiday meal. The 5K offers a longer course for runners and walkers on Thanksgiving morning. Fayetteville is accessible from surrounding towns via Interstate 49.

2026 Run for Autism and resource event

Run for Autism is an annual running event held at the Bakery District in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The race offers an 8K at 8 a.m., a 5K at 9 a.m., and a 1-mile fun run at 10 a.m. Participants can select a short family-friendly outing or a longer morning run. The event also serves as a resource event, sponsored by Spectrum Connections. This organization concentrates on resources, community building, and neuro-affirming care for neurodiverse individuals. The race listing identifies the Bakery District as the event site but does not provide street-by-street course details. The event is a Fort Smith community run centered on autism resources, local gathering, and options suitable for various ages and fitness levels.

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About 5K races in Fort Smith

Fort Smith Training Notes

Fort Smith hosts 20 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

The Arkansas River Trail is a 3-mile paved line along the Arkansas River. True Grit Running Company keeps it social with Thursday 6:00 PM Grit Group Run miles from the shop. The Grit Group Run gives locals a 3-mile out-and-back, so Z2 can stay short or stretch longer. Ben Geren track works for intervals, and College 4 - Out and back fits steady weekday mileage. The trail has a 28 km section that gains 7,025 m. 1M, MJ's Stampede, and Run for the Girls anchor the race calendar.

Fort Smith riders split time between riverfront base miles and Ben Geren Regional Park dirt. The riverfront gives you a 3-mile paved spin along the Arkansas River when the legs need easy cadence. Ben Geren Regional Park brings over 14 miles of mountain biking trails, with Roller Coaster, Zippidee Doo Dah, and Elvis in the local singletrack mix. The park also has a 9-mile paved trail and adds over 4 miles of well-maintained paths. No named cycling club shows up here, so locals talk routes first. The Ozark Highlands Trail is where the climbs live, and Ben Geren is where fast descents and natural obstacles keep things honest.

Summer mileage owns the calendar from June 8 to August 1. True Grit Running Company's Summer Mileage Training Group meets Monday-Saturday at 6:00 AM, with Ben Geren Storm Shelter mileage plus core and legs Monday-Thursday. Southside Track gets Friday mileage plus ladder drills, and Riverfront Trail gets the Saturday long run. Locals keep dogs home when the temperature is above 85 degrees. Winter changes the rhythm more than the routes. Group runs keep going until lightning, ice, or other severe weather conditions cancel the day, and both runners and riders shift toward cleaner windows for steady Z2.