
The Karen Wells Legacy 5K Run/Walk is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Pleasant Plains, AR, with an entry fee of $30.
Join us December 5, 2026 for The Karen Wells Legacy 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds go to the Midland Gifted and Talented program to help provide educational opportunities and for student travel. Student travel was something that was very dear to Mrs. Wells. She served as an educator for over 40 years and took many students on numerous travel adventures. Registration fee is $30 which includes a t-shirt. There will be awards for each division's top 3 overall winners. We hope you will come join us to help honor the memory of Mrs. Karen Wells. Check in time is 9:30 and the race starts at 10:00a.m. Registrations after November 28th will not be guaranteed a shirt. Thank you!
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Batesville L&D 1, 12 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 58 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 101 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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The Karen Wells Legacy 5K Run/Walk
Dec 5, 2026