ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k
ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (103 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Run for the Ribbon 5K is one of ZTA’s signature philanthropy events, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and the community to run or walk through the University of Arkansas campus while raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness (BCEA). Every step taken helps support education, advocacy, and initiatives that make a lasting impact in the fight against breast cancer.
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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
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville Exp Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fayetteville, AR
Population
97,227
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,246 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 95 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fayetteville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k
Oct 24, 2026