From the Organizer
The Sebastian County Fair Association is hosting a fund raising 5K and 10K for Sebastian County Fair Jr. Livestock Auction. It is part of the River Valley Crawfish Festival June 18-20th. The Race is Saturday June 20th at 8 am. It will start and end at the Sebastian County Fairgrounds, 530 East Knoxville St, Greenwood Ar. 72936 T-Shirts are provided for the first 100 to register. The entry fee is $35 & $40. Early entry fee is $25 & $30 ending June 6 at 12 A.M.
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
91°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,570
as of 2023
Elevation
580 ft
Nearest Airport
FSM
Fort Smith Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 115 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 River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K
Jun 20, 2026