Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run
Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 7020 Taylor Ave, Fort Smith, AR
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Show up & show out for those National Recovery Month!
Join us at Chaffee Crossing on Saturday, September 6th for our second Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run!
Sign up today for the certified 5K course or the family-friendly 1 miler! Runners and walkers alike are invited.
Race kicks off at 9am!
Stick around for the music and vendor expo after the event!
1 Mile Course Map: Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 1 Miler Course
Certified 5K Course Map: Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep Certified 5K Course
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
88°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Smith, AR
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
51
Days to train
- Race
- Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 7020 Taylor Ave, Fort Smith, AR
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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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Running
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Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run
Sep 12, 2026