Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 30, 20267:00 PM | $25 | – |
| Harvest Time Academy's Glow in the Park 5k Run | 5K | Oct 30, 20267:00 PM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Smith runs 34:17, about 11:02 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:25 and men in 29:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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 (3 years)Aggregated from official results (JAYMAX Race Timing Services) for Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:51 or better, the top quarter in 32:33, and half the field in 39:16; the last tenth came in after 53:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 42:24 | 22:18 |
| 20-29 | 37:02 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 34:28 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 41:36 | 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
Down 37 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 90 to 57 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:42 to 39:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 (-25%) | 39:16 | under 25:51 | 21:11 |
| 2022 | 76 (-16%) | 34:43 | under 24:35 | 18:03 |
| 2021 | 90 | 36:42 | under 26:19 | 22:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:33, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
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 30 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72903Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run?
- Friday, October 30, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $25, entry is about 19 percent below 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, 57 runners finished the Harvest Time Academy's Glow in the Park 5k Run; the median finish was 39:16 and the winner ran 21:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:33, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
From the organizers
Join us Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:00pm at Ben Geren Park Fort Smith, AR for HTA's 8th annual Glow in the Park 5k and 1 mile fun run! Costumes and/or glow in the dark attire are permitted and encouraged!
The 5K Run will be a timed race. Register by 10/10/26 to receive a 5K participant medal for runners; and a Glow Run Tshirt for both 5k and 1 mile participants! Winner medals will also be given to the top 3 racers in each age category; as well as Overall Male and Overall Female!