The Call Light the Way 5K
The Call Light the Way 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Bald Knob, AR, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Location
- 1705 Hwy 367, Bald Knob, AR
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A night run to shine hope for local kids in foster care
Benefiting: The CALL in White, Jackson & Woodruff counties
📅 Saturday, October 17 — 🕒 Race Start: 6:30 PM
📍 New Beginnings Community Church, 1705 Hwy 367, Bald Knob
Come early for:
🎨 Face painting
💡 Glow-in-the-dark essentials
🍔 Food & family fun
🚒 Bald Knob Fire Department visit (October is Fire Safety Awareness Month)
🏅 Awards ceremony to celebrate our runners and teams
Shine your glow sticks, fairy lights, or lanterns! Every step you take helps recruit, train, and support foster & adoptive families in our community. Together, we can light the way for children in foster care.
📞 For more information: 501-288-1045
📧 Email: ACowart@thecallinarkansas.org
Events
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
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Searcy, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bald Knob, AR
City Elevation
213 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 55 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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The Call Light the Way 5K
Oct 17, 2026