FROZEN BUNS RUN 2026 12TH ANNUAL

  • Date Thu 1st January 2026
  • Time 10:00AM CST
  • Location Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off the New Year in style at the 12th Annual Frozen Buns Run, taking place on January 1, 2026, in the heart of Fort Smith, Sebastian! Join fellow running enthusiasts for a fun-filled day featuring a scenic 5K run that promises to be both exhilarating and enjoyable. It's the perfect opportunity to start your year on a healthy note while sharing great moments with friends and family.

Participants can look forward to receiving a finishers award and a stylish t-shirt if registered by December 13th. After crossing the finish line, celebrate with delicious hot chocolate, a variety of chili, and other tasty treats. Whether you’re running or volunteering, the joyous atmosphere will be infectious, so bring your favorite spirits to share with fellow participants and help keep the camaraderie alive. With a tradition that started over a decade ago to combat frigid winters, this event is all about enjoyment, community, and wellness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic way to embrace the New Yearβ€”spread the word and invite your running friends!

Organiser's Description

HOSTED BY WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS- OUR ANNUAL FROZEN BUNS FUN RUN IS COMING UP SOON AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE READY TO JOIN US ON NEW YEARS DAY 2026 !! WE ALWAYS HAVE SUCH A GREAT TIME AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR COMPANY AGAIN. WE WILL HAVE A 5K THIS YEAR, BUT FEEL FREE TO ADD THOSE ADDITIONAL MILES ON AFTERWARDS :) AS ALWAYS, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS AWARD AND THIS YEAR A T-SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER BY DECEMBER 13TH. AFTER THE RACE IS OVER, WE WILL HAVE AWARDS, HOT CHOCOLATE, VARIETIES OF CHILI AND THE MAKINGS TO ENJOY ALONG WITH IT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. BRING YOUR FAVORITE SPIRITS TO SHARE AND ENJOY WITH YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO HELP KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR !! IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RUN PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP OR MAYBE YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER, FAMILY MEMBER WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER. THERE IS A PAGE WHILE REGISTERING FOR VOLUNTEER SPOTS.

AS ALWAYS, IF WEATHER REQUIRES, WE WILL HAVE THE FIRE PIT BLAZING TO KEEP WARM WHILE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE WE WILL HAVE SOME WARMTH IN OUR WONDERFUL BUILDING. WATCH FOR UPDATES ON THIS POST, HOWEVER EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE UNLESS EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS RACE STARTED 11 YEARS AGO DUE TO A FRIGID WINTER AND OUR RACES GETTING CANCELLED AND WE ALL DECIDED TO RUN OUR RACES ON NEW YEARS DAY. HELP US CARRY ON THE TRADITION WHILE ENJOYING TIME WITH YOUR FELLOW RUNNING FRIENDS/FAMILY. START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF DOING SOMETHING HEALTHY AND GOOD FOR YOU AND BRING YOUR RUNNING FRIENDS.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR FUN RACE! IN PREVIOUS YEARS WE HAD PARTICIPANTS FROM AS FAR AWAY AS ALASKA!!!

BRING SOME $$ CASH AND PURCHASE PREVIOUS YEARS LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS FOR BARGAIN PRICES AS LOW AS $5.00 AND RENEW YOUR WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP.

Races

  • 5k Fun Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & FROZEN BUNS T-SHIRT

    Thu 1st January 2026 (10:00AM CST)

    $27.50

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Location

7000 TAYLOR AVENUE, SUITE 1, Fort Smith, 72903, AR, United States

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