5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS
5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Greenwood, AR, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (103 days to go)
- Location
- 305 E Center St, Greenwood, AR
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Harris-Hannah Post 6527 in Greenwood, Arkansas, will be hosting a chipped-timed 5K Run/Walk for Warriors on October 24, 2026. All monies raised will be used to help local veterans in-need.
* The 5K check-in between 8-8:45am at our VFW POST on the Square in Greenwood, AR, at 305 E Center St.
* OUR STARTING POINT IS AT THE COAL MINER's MEMORIAL, NEXT TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
* The route will take you STRAIGHT ACROSS Bell Road, pass behind the high school and back down Main Street, with a finish at Town Square. WE WILL HAVE CLEAR MARKERS ON THE ROAD, PERSONNEL AT EACH TURN, AND A NEW MAP POSTED BEFOREHAND for you.
* The race will be officially chipped and timed with Jaymax Race Timing Services, and volunteers will man various locations along the route.
* MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* Top place medals in different age categories and t-shirts for the first 250 to register.
*THIS YEAR* Placement medals for FASTEST and CUTEST (DOG) COSTUME (1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE EACH CATEGORY)
If you have any questions, please contact GARY SANDERS by email at gsanders118@hotmail.com
Help us help our veteran community and have a great time with friends and family.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenwood, AR
Population
9,570
as of 2023
City Elevation
580 ft
Nearest Airport
FSM
Fort Smith Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 115 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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103
Days to train
- Race
- 5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 305 E Center St, Greenwood, AR
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Greenwood than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS
Oct 24, 2026