When are most 5K races held in Fort Smith?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Fort Smith, with 4 of the 27, followed by December with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Arkansas · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Every upcoming 5K around Fort Smith, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
27 upcoming 5K races found · 23 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Fort Smith races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (42) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K Fort Smith, ARFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Whitney's Race 2026 Fort Smith, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (47) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion Fort Smith, ARFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (49) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (51) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL Fort Smith, ARFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (03) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (10) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 20272026 Run for Autism Fort Smith, ARFrom $35Details Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (32) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Fort Smith
Are Fort Smith 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 23 5K races in Fort Smith with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:59, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Fort Smith?
Browse Fort Smith run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.