New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Ben Geren Regional Park, Fort Smith, AR (01)
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Price $33.05 - $70.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Kick off the new year with a bang at the New Year 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, January 3, 2026! Set in the picturesque Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this exciting event is perfect for runners of all levels. The race begins at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, ensuring you’re all set to hit the ground running.
Choose your distance and enjoy the thrill of racing on an out-and-back course. The 5K and 10K will have participants completing two and four laps of the same route, respectively, while the ambitious half marathon will challenge runners to conquer the course six times! With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of time to savor the experience. Every finisher will be awarded a themed medal, and for those who love to dress up, there’s a Best Costume Award to spark some friendly competition. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to welcome the new year with fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Choose your distance and enjoy the thrill of racing on an out-and-back course. The 5K and 10K will have participants completing two and four laps of the same route, respectively, while the ambitious half marathon will challenge runners to conquer the course six times! With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of time to savor the experience. Every finisher will be awarded a themed medal, and for those who love to dress up, there’s a Best Costume Award to spark some friendly competition. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to welcome the new year with fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Use the parking lot across from the playground.
1M COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6011209816
This is an out-and-back course.
5K & 10K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5927352277
This is an out-and-back course.
The 5K does the course two times.
The 10K does the course four times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5917851367
This is an out-and-back course.
The Half Marathon does the course six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
The Best Costume Award will be mailed out after the race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Use the parking lot across from the playground.
1M COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6011209816
This is an out-and-back course.
5K & 10K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5927352277
This is an out-and-back course.
The 5K does the course two times.
The 10K does the course four times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5917851367
This is an out-and-back course.
The Half Marathon does the course six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
The Best Costume Award will be mailed out after the race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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