Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 18, 2026
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest | 5K | Oct 31, 20267:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 18, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 18, then $35 until Oct 26, then $38 until Oct 30, then $42 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
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 7:30 AM, and the Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Broadway Terrace, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
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 31 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°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
- 100 Broadway Terrace, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 410 feet
- Included with entry
- Swag Bag
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 18, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Broadway Terrace, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913.
From the organizers
5k and costume contest to raise funds for the Savannah Lively Butterfly Legacy foundation to fund art and education scholarships, and community outreach for homeless veteran's and stray animals in memory of Savannah Lively.