SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fayetteville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLS Dash Vendor Village Sign-Up | – | Nov 7, 20267:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Adaptive Mobility 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:10 AM | $35 | – |
| Run/Walk 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:10 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
- SLS Dash Vendor Village Sign-Up: $50 until Nov 6.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 until Nov 6.
- Adaptive Mobility 5K and Run/Walk 5K: $35 until Nov 6.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 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 Fayetteville runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:00 and men in 33:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the SLS Dash Vendor Village Sign-Up starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2850 Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 70 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
- 2850 Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 6, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2850 Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
From the organizers
The SLS Dash is an inclusive race where neurodivergent and neurotypical runners of all abilities are invited to compete and have fun together. Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, adaptive mobility/wheelchair participant, or volunteer, the SLS Dash is an opportunity to celebrate movement, neurodiversity, and inclusion.
Super Hero themed: participants & volunteers alike are invited to "Dash Like a Hero" by donning their favorite superhero's costume (or any family-friendly re-purposed Halloween costume).
Other features include:
Vendor Village & Family Fun Zone booths & activities
Live DJ
Coffee and snacks provided by Pathway Cafe, a culinary training academy for individuals with disabilities
Crystal Bridge's Mobile Art Lab experience
Food trucks