6th Annual "Run for the Girls" 5K Walk/Run & Family Fun Carnival

Schedule

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Greg Smith River Trail | Fort Smith, AR

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๐ŸŽ‰ 6th Annual Run for the Girls 5K + Family Fun Carnival ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Lace up, bring your crew, and celebrate GIRL POWER at our most joyful run of the year! High-fives, happy miles, and a free family friendly carnivalโ€”letโ€™s go! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Location: Greg Smith River Trail / River Park Event Building
121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72901
๐Ÿ•– Check-In: 7:00 AM
๐Ÿ•— Race Start: 8:00 AM

What to expect
โœ… USATF-certified 5K course
โฑ๏ธ Professional chip timing
๐Ÿ… Finisher medals (shine on!)
๐ŸŽช FREE Family Fun Carnival with games, music, and activities

Registration
๐Ÿ’ต $35 includes race bib, timing chip, and finisher medal
๐Ÿ”— Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/FortSmith/RunfortheGirls5KGirlsShelterofFortSmith

Our Cause
Every step supports The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, a United Way Community Partner. Since opening in 1970, the Shelter has grown into a long-term residential treatment facility serving girls ages 12โ€“17, helping them become confident, responsible community members. ๐Ÿ’œ

Questions?๐Ÿ’Œ
Message us here or email us at [email protected]
๐Ÿ’ฌ Follow the event page for packet pickup, course info, and carnival updates.

Grab your running buddy, your kiddos, your sparkle socksโ€”letโ€™s run, walk, and party with purpose. See you at the start line!๐Ÿ‘Ÿโœจ
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Where is it happening?

Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72901, United States

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