DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Russellville, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Downtown Fall Fest 5K Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Kids 1k Fun Run | Kids | Oct 31, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run and Downtown Fall Fest 5K Walk: $35 until Oct 23.
- Kids 1k Fun Run: $15 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Russellville runs 35:01, about 11:16 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:26 and men in 27:43.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 360 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
West C street Downtown, Russellville, AR 72801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run
Downtown Fall Fest 5K Walk
Aggregated from official results (RIVER VALLEY RUNNERS) for DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run?
At the 2025 Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 22:00 or better, the top quarter in 25:33, and half the field in 29:02; the last tenth came in after 38:32.
At the 2025 Downtown Fall Fest 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 44:15 or better, the top quarter in 45:02, and half the field in 48:38; the last tenth came in after 1:02:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 21:38 |
| 30-39 | 30:52 | 24:25 |
| 40-49 | 28:50 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 66 to 64 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:51 to 29:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 (-3%) | 29:02 | under 22:00 | 19:41 |
| 2024 | 66 | 29:51 | under 23:02 | 16:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:33, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- West C street Downtown, Russellville, AR 72801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 360 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 64 runners finished the Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run; the median finish was 29:02 and the winner ran 19:41.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:33, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- West C street Downtown, Russellville, AR 72801.
From the organizers
Welcome, runners, walkers, and fun-seekers, to the Let the Gourde Times Roll 5K! We are so excited to have you join us for this event, a fantastic highlight to the cherished Russellville Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off. For over 30 years, this festival has brought our community together to celebrate the season with a day-long street party reminiscent of classic town carnivals.