
NWACC & THRiVE Community Run for Wellness & Health; Drug and Alcohol Prevention is a running race on September 1, 2026 in Bentonville, AR, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
From the Organizer
This race will be a 5k and 1 mile race on the NWACC Eagles Nest Cross Country Course supporting NWACC Wellness & Health for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. It will take place prior to the Take Flight "Night" JH/HS 2mile & 5k. Medals will be given to top placers.
Events
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
87°
Typical Low
63°
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
Your Next Start Line
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48
Days to train
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Plan your trip
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NWACC & THRiVE Community Run for Wellness & Health; Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Sep 1, 2026