Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 7020 Taylor Ave, Fort Smith, AR
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile
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, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Smith, AR
Population
89,496
as of 2023
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.
96
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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run?
- Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run is a running race held in Fort Smith, Arkansas on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at 7020 Taylor Ave, Fort Smith, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run
Sep 12, 2026