Fighting Fentanyl 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Sherwood, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Fentanyl 5K | 5K | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 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 Arkansas runs 35:03, about 11:17 a mile, based on 253 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 30:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the Fighting Fentanyl 5K starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1111 West Maryland Avenue, Sherwood, AR 72120
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 resultsAggregated from official results for Fighting Fentanyl 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fighting Fentanyl 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 32:53 or better, the top quarter in 34:55, and half the field in 45:49; the last tenth came in after 49:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 47:34 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 35:42 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 49:21 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 47:43 | 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 78°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
- 1111 West Maryland Avenue, Sherwood, AR 72120Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 440 feet
- Included with entry
- Win From Within 5K T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (May 18, 2025), 2024 (May 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Fighting Fentanyl 5k?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 41 runners finished the Fighting Fentanyl 5k; the median finish was 45:49 and the winner ran 29:48.
- Where does it start?
- 1111 West Maryland Avenue, Sherwood, AR 72120.
From the organizers
Join us for the Fighting Fentanyl 5K, a community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and supporting recovery resources. Every participant increases awareness and fundraising towards educating our youth, preventing overdose deaths, and advocating for change. Whether you're running in memory of a loved one, supporting someone in recovery, or simply standing with us in this fight, your participation makes a difference. Together, we can turn awareness into action and create a safer, healthier future. Lace up your shoes and be part of the movement! #FightingFentanyl5K