Whitney's Race 2026
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- IN PERSON 5K - Race, Run, Walk, or Crawl · IN PERSON 10K - Race or Run · Supporting Spectator
From the Organizer
Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To Cure® pancreatic cancer. Whitney's Time To Cure® has passed. Whitney Marsh perished at age 41, November 1, 2018, ten months after diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Five-year survival from pancreatic cancer stands at 6-9% showing little to no improvement in survival in the past 50 years despite vast medical advances across almost all other cancers. Pancreatic cancer is currently the number two cancer killer in 2020 and researchers estimate pancreatic cancer will be the number one by 2030. Diagnosis is often late begetting the need for local medical practitioner education as well as research for improved diagnostic testing and imaging. Once a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been made treatment usually involves chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy followed by curative intent surgery followed by more chemotherapy. Whitney was scheduled for surgery, but the day before surgery a CT scan showed cancer had spread. She died within 4 months of the CT scan while re-starting chemotherapy and running 8-10 miles or biking 30-40 miles per day. Even the super-healthy are no match. Better pre-operative treatment options are the future. Whitney’s Race will fund the Whitney Marsh Foundation Inc for local education and national research for Pancreatic Cancer. Funds will be apportioned locally and the remainder with well respected national cancer research institutes such as MD Anderson. Whitney’s Race is a race against time. It is Time To Cure® pancreatic cancer.
Whitney's Race day at the Fort Smith Bakery District will be a great day of running, racing, eating, and music. Race for your best time and afterward hang out for a great time. Bring yourself and friends to race. It is a day for family and friends who run or not. If you don't want to race, come anyway. If you can't come, consider a donation anytime! A brighter future for pancreatic cancer starts with YOU.
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
70°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Smith, AR
Population
89,496
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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145
Days to train
- Race
- Whitney's Race 2026
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Whitney's Race 2026?
- Whitney's Race 2026 is a running race held in Fort Smith, Arkansas on October 31, 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 Whitney's Race 2026?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at Fort Smith Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Whitney's Race 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Whitney's Race 2026
Oct 31, 2026