
Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR, with an entry fee of $25.
A fun pumpkin-themed 5K which is part of Family Weekend at UAFS. Registration and check-in begins at 8:15am at the UAFS Bell Tower. Course winds through campus on paths with beautiful fall foliage. Registration is $25 and all participants receive a t-shirt and free access to UAFS Family Weekend.
Awards presented to the top male and female finishers. Snacks and drinks provided to all participants.
Access to UAFS Family Weekend includes lunch, inflatables, a DJ, pumpkin carving & painting, and a basketball showcase involving custom shirt printing, nitrogen ice cream, and more.
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
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
89,496
as of 2023
City 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.
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Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K
Oct 17, 2026