Home Run 5k
Home Run 5k is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Russellville, AR, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (15 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ Home Run 5K: Step Up for Foster Children & Families! 🏃♀️
Hosted by River Valley Runners
Join us for the Home Run 5K, a community run dedicated to bringing hope, encouragement, and support to foster and adoptive children and families right here in Pope County! Every step taken helps strengthen families and support children in need in our local community.
📅 Event Details
• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Old Post Park — Russellville, AR
• Benefiting: Joseph’s House of Russellville
📦 Donation Drive: How You Can Help!
Joseph's House provides essential programs, clothing shops, and support to show God’s love to foster and adoptive families. In addition to participating in the run, we encourage all runners and spectators to bring donation items to race morning.
We will be collecting:
• Personal Care: Hygiene products
• Apparel: Socks and underwear (new)
• Bags & Comfort: Backpacks, totes, blankets, and comfort items
• Activities & Snacks: Books, small entertainment items, and packaged snacks
❤️ About Joseph’s House of Russellville
Joseph's House exists to provide support, encouragement, and hope to foster and adoptive parents and children in Pope County through tailored programs, activities, and educational opportunities. By promoting hope in and for the family, their goal is to help build better families across our community.
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering on the sidelines, come out and show your support for our local foster community
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
88°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dardanelle, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Russellville, AR
City Elevation
443 ft
Nearest Airport
HOT
Memorial Field Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Home Run 5k
Sep 12, 2026