
Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton is a running race on October 16, 2026 in Morrilton, AR, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
The Morrilton Lions Club is excited to host our annual Light Up the Night Fun Run/Walk 5K event on Saturday, October 16, 2026 at The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton campus. Family friendly activities and food will be available around 5:00 PM and our run/walk event will start at 7:30 PM. The goal for this event is to raise funds for our local Lions Club and provide a family-friendly glow-in-the-dark fun run for Morrilton and its surrounding communities during our state’s Fall season. Participating in The Fun Run is a great way to support your community, and we would love to see you there!
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Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morrilton, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 42 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton
Oct 16, 2026