Viking 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Ben Geren Regional Park, Fort Smith, AR (08) 35
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Price $33.05 - $70.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas! This exciting race day kicks off at 8:30 AM with participants encouraged to arrive early for packet pickup, which starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes prior.
Choose your challenge: the 5K or 10K, featuring an out-and-back course that will have 5K runners completing the route twice and 10K runners tackling it four times. If you’re up for the ultimate test, join the Half Marathon, where you'll conquer the course six times! Runners can look forward to a supportive atmosphere, themed finisher medals, and the chance to win the Best Costume Award, which will be mailed post-race. With a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this event is perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series while enjoying a vibrant community spirit!
Choose your challenge: the 5K or 10K, featuring an out-and-back course that will have 5K runners completing the route twice and 10K runners tackling it four times. If you’re up for the ultimate test, join the Half Marathon, where you'll conquer the course six times! Runners can look forward to a supportive atmosphere, themed finisher medals, and the chance to win the Best Costume Award, which will be mailed post-race. With a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this event is perfect for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series while enjoying a vibrant 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.
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.
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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