Whitney's Race

Sat, Oct 31, 2026
United States
Fort Smith
100% asphalt
2,000
whitneymarsh.org

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Road runs in United States, Fort Smith

Distances

Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Running
10K
10 km
Start: Oct 31, 02:00 PM
Running
5K
5 km
Start: Oct 31, 02:00 PM
Running
Kids 1K
1 km

About

Whitney's Race is the flagship annual event of the Whitney Marsh Foundation — a Halloween 5K and 10K run/walk in the Fort Smith Bakery District benefiting pancreatic cancer research, support, and awareness.

Catering & aid stations

Vendor Village with food trucks and drinks available at the Bakery District throughout the event.

Pacers

Pacers will be available for the 5K and 10K races with target times displayed on the race day schedule (Renntag); look for pacer flag identifiers at each start wave.

Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Fort Smith

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan49°32°

↑ 07:27

↓ 17:28

Feb54°35°

↑ 07:06

↓ 18:00

Mar64°44°

↑ 07:29

↓ 19:26

Apr71°52°

↑ 06:45

↓ 19:51

May79°61°

↑ 06:14

↓ 20:16

Jun88°70°

↑ 06:03

↓ 20:35

Jul92°74°

↑ 06:15

↓ 20:34

Aug92°73°

↑ 06:38

↓ 20:08

Sep85°66°

↑ 07:02

↓ 19:26

Oct74°55°

↑ 07:25

↓ 18:43

Nov62°44°

↑ 06:54

↓ 17:12

Dec52°35°

↑ 07:21

↓ 17:07

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Vendor Village
Food Trucks

Live Music
Costumes Encouraged

FAQ

When and where does the race take place?

Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Bakery District in Fort Smith, AR. The course runs alongside the Arkansas River.

Who can participate?

All ages and abilities — choose from 5K, 10K, or Supporting Spectator options.

What is the registration deadline?

Early bird pricing ends September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. Register by this date to lock in reduced fees.

What should I bring?

Photo ID for packet pickup, your registration QR, a Halloween costume if desired, running shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and a reusable water bottle.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:08:44 AM