SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity
SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (116 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The SLS Dash is an inclusive race where neurodivergent and neurotypical runners of all abilities are invited to compete and have fun together. Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, wheelchair participant, or volunteer, the SLS Dash is an opportunity to celebrate movement, neurodiversity, and inclusion.
Participants & volunteers alike are invited to "Dash Like a Hero" by donning their favorite superhero's costume (or any family-friendly re-purposed Halloween costume).
Other features include:
- Vendor Village & Family Fun Zone booths & activities
- Live DJ
- Coffee and snacks provided by Pathway Cafe, a culinary training academy for individuals with disabilities
- Crystal Bridge's Mobile Art Lab experience
- Food trucks
Proceeds from the event supports SLS Community, a Fayetteville-based non-profit that provides residential and supported employment services for neurodivergent adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This race winds through the future home of SLS Community, nested below the rolling hills stretching from Mount Kessler at “Mile Zero” of the Razorback Greenway.
Host City
About Fayetteville, AR
Population
97,227
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,246 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 95 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 SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
116
Days to train
- Race
- SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity
- Date
- November 7, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fayetteville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity
Nov 7, 2026