TGRC's Holiday Hustle

TGRC's Holiday Hustle is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR, with an entry fee of $20.

Date
December 19, 2026 (35 days to go)
Price
$20
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Race hosted by True Grit Running Company

  • First 1 Hour Track Race in Fort Smith
  • Run on a standard 400 meter track as many times as you can in 1 hour
  • Two separate heats to decrease track congestion
  • Brooks shoe demo (one free shoe will be raffled away)
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Gel Samples and aid station every quarter mile
  • Raffle Prizes with entry into raffle upon registration 
  • Restrooms Available
  • Holiday Hustle T-Shirt
  • Race Day Registration

The Holiday Hustle is an event held by True Grit Running Company every year and for the first time we are turning the event into a 1 Hour Track Run. The 1 Hour Track run will be held at Southside Track, December 19th 10:00A.M. - 1:00P.M. The run will be divided into 2 heats, sub 9 minute mile pace and over 9 minute pace. The faster heat will start first at 10 followed by a 30 minute intermission where kids games and races will be held. The next heat of the 1 hour run will start at 11:30-12:30. 

Kids Reindeer Dash - Free for kids 3-12 with medals for every kid.
Santa Claus Candy Chase - Chase Santa Claus around the Football Field. Every time Santa is tagged he throws Candy in the air!

Awards will be given to top male and female to complete most laps in the hour. (Brooks Demo Shoe Prize)
Raffle Prizes with entry into raffle upon registration. Raffle Winner will be announced before start of 2nd heat at 11:30a.m. You must be present to win. 

Events

TGRC's Holiday Hustle Sub 9 Minute Mile Pace$20
Kids Events
TGRC's Holiday Hustle 9 Minute Pace and above$20

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

52°

Typical Low

32°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:21 AMSunset 5:07 PMDaylight 9h 46m

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

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35

Days to train

Race
TGRC's Holiday Hustle
Date
December 19, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TGRC's Holiday Hustle?
TGRC's Holiday Hustle is a running race held in Fort Smith, Arkansas on December 19, 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 TGRC's Holiday Hustle?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at 4110 Gary St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the TGRC's Holiday Hustle?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

TGRC's Holiday Hustle

Dec 19, 2026

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