
From the Organizer
Paint Chaffee Pink 2026: A Walk for Hope, Healing, and Community
Each October, our community comes together for a powerful reason—to stand united in the fight against breast cancer. The Paint Chaffee Pink Walk is more than just a morning of movement; it’s a tribute to strength, a celebration of survivorship, and a promise that no one faces cancer alone.
Held at the beautiful Celebration Garden and Wellness Park in Barling, this annual walk brings together survivors, families, caregivers, and advocates from across the region. It is a day filled with love, remembrance, and support—a visual reminder of the resilience found in every person affected by breast cancer.
The walk also plays a vital role in helping provide life-changing support services through the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House. Proceeds help fund free programs like educational resources, prevention screenings, emotional support, and patient navigation—offered to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis in our area.
Paint Chaffee Pink is a chance to raise awareness, to honor those we’ve lost, to uplift those still in the fight, and to celebrate those who’ve come through it with hope. Whether walking in memory, in support, or in survivorship, every step taken echoes with compassion and purpose.
On October 17, 2026, we invite you to walk with us—to show your support, to share your story, and to help us continue painting our community pink with hope.
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
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,919
as of 2023
Elevation
467 ft
Nearest Airport
FSM
Fort Smith Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paint Chaffee Pink, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)
5 miles away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)
5 miles away
11th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)
5 miles away
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Paint Chaffee Pink
Oct 17, 2026