NWA Hornets Invitational is a running race on October 8, 2026 in Bentonville, AR, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
2026 Hornets Cross Country Invitational
October 08, 2026
This is not a AAA Sanctioned Meet
Meet will be held at NWACC Cross Country Course
Course Map (coming soon)
Timing provided by Y Timing Company
For current race details, click here.
For all athletes 18 years and younger, please register on milesplit.
OPEN- any runner who is not school age may run in the Open 5k
Individual entry fee: $20
Medals awarded to top 3 in Mens and Womens
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
74°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bentonville 4 S, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
56,326
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,289 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 94 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
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NWA Hornets Invitational
Oct 8, 2026