Run for the Girls 5K Run - 5K Walk Fun Run & Carnival
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Run for the Girls 5K Run, Walk, and Carnival on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Fort Smith, Sebastian! This energetic event is not only a fantastic opportunity to get moving with family and friends but also serves as a crucial fundraiser for the Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, Inc. Participants can take on the certified 5K course or enjoy a 1-mile fun run designed for kids. With activities, games, and delicious food in a lively carnival atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this meaningful event, which encourages community spirit and supports at-risk girls aged 12-17. Early registration and packet pickup will be available from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on June 6th, with morning registration starting at 7:00 AM on race day. Make sure to register before May 24 to secure your event T-shirt and join in on the fun while contributing to a wonderful cause!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this meaningful event, which encourages community spirit and supports at-risk girls aged 12-17. Early registration and packet pickup will be available from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on June 6th, with morning registration starting at 7:00 AM on race day. Make sure to register before May 24 to secure your event T-shirt and join in on the fun while contributing to a wonderful cause!
Organiser's Description
"RUN FOR THE GIRLS" IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE
GIRLS SHELTER OF FORT SMITH, INC
WHERE SHELTERING IS JUST THE BEGINNING
CHIP-TIMED & USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE. ALL AGE GROUPS WELCOME.
MAKE IT A FAMILY EVENT - REGISTER THE KIDS FOR A 1-MILE FUN RUN, GAMES, ACTIVITIES, AND FOOD IN A CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE!
T-SHIRTS FOR ENTRANTS REGISTERED BEFORE MAY 24, 2025.
IF YOU MISSED THE DEADLINE AND WOULD LIKE A T-SHIRT, EXTRAS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.
T-SHIRT IS AN OPTIONAL PURCHASE FOR THE FUN RUN
EARLY REGISTRATION AND PICKUP - 4:00PM TILL 6:00PM ON JUNE 6TH
7308 ELLIS / THE BARRACKS @ CHAFFEE CROSSING
REGISTRATION ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE JUNE 7, 2025 STARTING AT 7:00AM TILL 8:00AM
ABOUT US
The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith - A United Way Community Partner - opened in 1970 as a temporary emergency shelter. Since then, the Shelter has developed and grown onto a long-term residential treatment facility. In April 2002, a new 7,000 square-foot facility was built on a two-acre lot at South 26th and Quincy. The shelter is licensed for eight girls, ages 12 17 years old. During the Summer, our girls volunteer for one of our sponsors or a United Way agency.
The Girls Shelter strives to develop its residents into responsible citizens and community members. The girls are:
* Taught social and independent living skills.
* Given a sense of self-worth and taught to be responsible for their actions and decisions.
* Taught job skills and money management by working summer jobs.
* Required to attend and take an active part in school.
* Given individual treatment plans including structured goals and objectives.
* Provided counseling.
* The long-term goal of the Girls Shelter is to reunite the resident with her family.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere in a residential setting for at risk females aged 12 17 years; to promote positive behaviors, character enhancement, educational advancement, and to reunite with family.
Many of our residents have had a less than desirable childhood. Common histories include physical and sexual abuse,
parents with drug issues, parents in prison and homelessness.
We teach personal responsibility, independent living skills and positive social skills. We provide case management,
individual and family counseling.
We provide a safe home environment, all food, transportation, personal items, and clothing. They receive individual and family counseling.
As one Board member put it, we have one year to pour all the good into them we can possibly give them.
GIRLS SHELTER OF FORT SMITH, INC
WHERE SHELTERING IS JUST THE BEGINNING
CHIP-TIMED & USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE. ALL AGE GROUPS WELCOME.
MAKE IT A FAMILY EVENT - REGISTER THE KIDS FOR A 1-MILE FUN RUN, GAMES, ACTIVITIES, AND FOOD IN A CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE!
T-SHIRTS FOR ENTRANTS REGISTERED BEFORE MAY 24, 2025.
IF YOU MISSED THE DEADLINE AND WOULD LIKE A T-SHIRT, EXTRAS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.
T-SHIRT IS AN OPTIONAL PURCHASE FOR THE FUN RUN
EARLY REGISTRATION AND PICKUP - 4:00PM TILL 6:00PM ON JUNE 6TH
7308 ELLIS / THE BARRACKS @ CHAFFEE CROSSING
REGISTRATION ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE JUNE 7, 2025 STARTING AT 7:00AM TILL 8:00AM
ABOUT US
The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith - A United Way Community Partner - opened in 1970 as a temporary emergency shelter. Since then, the Shelter has developed and grown onto a long-term residential treatment facility. In April 2002, a new 7,000 square-foot facility was built on a two-acre lot at South 26th and Quincy. The shelter is licensed for eight girls, ages 12 17 years old. During the Summer, our girls volunteer for one of our sponsors or a United Way agency.
The Girls Shelter strives to develop its residents into responsible citizens and community members. The girls are:
* Taught social and independent living skills.
* Given a sense of self-worth and taught to be responsible for their actions and decisions.
* Taught job skills and money management by working summer jobs.
* Required to attend and take an active part in school.
* Given individual treatment plans including structured goals and objectives.
* Provided counseling.
* The long-term goal of the Girls Shelter is to reunite the resident with her family.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere in a residential setting for at risk females aged 12 17 years; to promote positive behaviors, character enhancement, educational advancement, and to reunite with family.
Many of our residents have had a less than desirable childhood. Common histories include physical and sexual abuse,
parents with drug issues, parents in prison and homelessness.
We teach personal responsibility, independent living skills and positive social skills. We provide case management,
individual and family counseling.
We provide a safe home environment, all food, transportation, personal items, and clothing. They receive individual and family counseling.
As one Board member put it, we have one year to pour all the good into them we can possibly give them.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt - Long and Short Sleeve Option
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Pre-Event Check-in Friday June 6 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm 7308 Ellis Street - The Barracks @ Chaffee Crossing. Race day check-in will start at 7:00am. Race start time 8:00am Participants will receive a swag bag, t-shirt, finisher medal, placement medal and chipped bib -
5K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Pre-Event Check-in Friday June 6 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm 7308 Ellis Street - The Barracks @ Chaffee Crossing. Race day check-in will start at 7:00am. Race start time 8:00am Participants will receive a swag bag, t-shirt, finisher medal, placement medal and chipped bib -
Fun Run & Carnival
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
A family friendly event!!! "Run or Walk" for kids of all ages. Come join us as we walk or run a mile to help raise money for The Shelter. Participants will receive a medallion for completing the course. Carnival atmosphere with games, activities and food. A t-shirt option is available at registration
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