Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Location: The race will begin and end at the Fort Smith Riverfront Park at 121 Riverfront Dr., Fort Smith, AR.
Registration and Packet Pick-up Information: Online registration will be open through May 10, 2026. Early packet pick-up will be held on THURSDAY (May 14) and FRIDAY (May 15) at 1500 Cavanaugh Road from 5:30-7:30 pm in Fort Smith. (Thursday pickup is preferred.) Please try to pickup your packet at one of these early pickup times, if feasible, to help reduce race day congestion. Packet pickup will be available on race morning (6:30am-7:45am) at the Riverfront for those who are unable to make early packet pickup times above. Race-day registration will be available. You must register by May 1, 2026 in order to purchase an event shirt.
Registration Fee: The registration fee DOES NOT include an event shirt. Entries fees are as follows: $30 through March 29, $40 from March 30 through May 10, $50 for race day registration. Entrants may select to purchase an event shirt for $25. This cost is in addition to the registration fee. You must register by May 1, 2026 in order to purchase an event shirt.
Awards: Recognition will be given to the top overall male and female runners for each distance.
Additional Information: Please e-mail hotfootfortsmith@gmail.com with any questions.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k?
- Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k is a running event held in Fort Smith, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR at 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k
May 16, 2026