TGRC's Holiday Hustle is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR, with an entry fee of $20.
Race hosted by True Grit Running Company
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.
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.
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.
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TGRC's Holiday Hustle
Dec 19, 2026