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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Date
October 10, 2026
Distance
5K · Sleep-In Supporter
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From the Organizer

Be part of something fun and give back at the same time!

Run, Laugh, and make memories! I mean, WHY NOT run our 5K? Run for the Spear of it!

 

Pickle Fest Texarkana is a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our communities through connection. generosity, and service. Through initiatives like our Blessing Boxes, we provide accessible food resources for those in need while encouraging a spirit of giving. We believe in a simple but powerful approach: take what you need, leave what you can, and help keep the jar full. By sharing food we share kindness, and by supporting one another, we build a stronger community for all.

 

Pickle juice stations along the route downtown Texarkana, AR neighborhoods.

Events

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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

78°

Typical Low

56°

Chance of Rain

22%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Texarkana Webb Fld, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:17 AMSunset 6:49 PMDaylight 11h 33m

Host City

About Texarkana, AR

Elevation

249 ft

Nearest Airport

TXK

Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) · 7 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for the Spear of It 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Run for the Spear of It 5k
Date
October 10, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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.

Read the Guide

Running

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)

What is the Run for the Spear of It 5k?
Run for the Spear of It 5k is a running race held in Texarkana, Arkansas on October 10, 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 Run for the Spear of It 5k?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Texarkana, Arkansas at 301 E. 3rd St, Texarkana, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run for the Spear of It 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run for the Spear of It 5k

Oct 10, 2026

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