Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Entry fee: From $25
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K	5K	Oct 17, 20269:00 AM	$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 16.

Online registration closes Oct 16, 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 7:24 AM, and the Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 17 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 85°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: 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 450 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K?: Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 16, 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.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904.

From the organizers

A fun pumpkin-themed 5K which is part of Family Weekend at UAFS. Registration and check-in begins at 8:15am at the UAFS Bell Tower. Course winds through campus on paths with beautiful fall foliage. Registration is $25 and all participants receive a t-shirt and free access to UAFS Family Weekend.

Awards presented to the top male and female finishers. Snacks and drinks provided to all participants.

Access to UAFS Family Weekend includes lunch, inflatables, a DJ, pumpkin carving & painting, and a basketball showcase involving custom shirt printing, nitrogen ice cream, and more.