MJ's Stampede
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- MJ's Stampede 5K Run · MJ's Stampede 10K Run · MJ's Stampede 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
2026 MJ's Stampede
RRCA Championship 10K for Arkansas
RRCA Grand Prix Non-Championship Race
Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk
Saturday, September 19
Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901
7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race
Entry Fee: $30 before September 6 and $40 after September 6 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration.
Participant Packet Pick-Up and Expo Friday, September 18, from 3 to 6 pm at Glass Pavillion 100 N. B Street and Saturday morning from 7 am - 7:45 am at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901.
T-shirts or tanks guaranteed for those who register prior to September 6th and at day of race, if available.
Overall Stampede Award for Top Male & Female Finishers for 5K Run & 10K Run.
Grand Prix Awards: Top 3 Overall, Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+) & Seniors (60+) male and female
Age Division Awards for 5K Walk, 5K, & 10K
(3 deep) in 5-year age groups for 10-80 & Over & 9 and under.
RRCA AR 10K Championship: Open, 40+, 50+, 60-+ Male and Female
In 2025 MJ's Stampede donated $14,000 to Blood Cancer United formerly Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
This race goal is to raise funds to provide assistance to Blood Cancer United.
In 2025 Blood Cancer United took bold steps in Arkansas to improve the futures of blood cancer patients and survivors dealing with more than 100 blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
- $93,00 for Co-Pay Assistance awarded to 363 patients in Arkansas.
- $1,300,000 since 2020 research funding in Arkansas that supports and encourages basic and translational research on all blood cancer.
- $56,500 in Urgent Need Assistance provided to 113 patients in Arkansas.
- $22,000 Patient Aid Assistance awarded to 220 patients in Arkansas.
- $14,500 in Travel Assistance provided to 29 patients in Arkansas.
- 148 patients and caregivers served by Education and Services in Arkansas.
Blood Cancer United is thankful for our supporters and volunteers who help continue advancing the Blood Cancer United mission in Arkansas providing life-saving resources, research, and financial support.
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
86°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Smith, AR
Population
89,496
as of 2023
Elevation
506 ft
Nearest Airport
FSM
Fort Smith Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 101 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MJ's Stampede, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the MJ's Stampede?
- MJ's Stampede is a running race held in Fort Smith, Arkansas on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the MJ's Stampede?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the MJ's Stampede?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
MJ's Stampede
Sep 19, 2026