Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Springdale, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Dec 5.
- 5K: $30 until Dec 5.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Arkansas runs 2:13:53, about 10:13 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:21:38 and men in 2:02:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7341 W Downum Rd, Springdale, AR 72762
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)Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49)?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 29:18 or better, the top quarter in 31:15, and half the field in 37:14; the last tenth came in after 57:10.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 30 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 4 to 7 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:05 to 37:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 (+75%) | 37:14 | under 29:18 | 27:59 |
| 2024 | 4 | 39:05 | under 29:53 | 29:51 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 65°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
- 7341 W Downum Rd, Springdale, AR 72762Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,240 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49)?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
- 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, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 7 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:14 and the winner ran 27:59.
- Where does it start?
- 7341 W Downum Rd, Springdale, AR 72762.
From the organizers
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