Timberfest 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Sheridan, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Oct 2, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberfest 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25$35 after Oct 2, 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 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 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 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 7:04 AM, and the Timberfest 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 260 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
210 Oak St, Sheridan, AR 72150
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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Timberfest 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Timberfest 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:08 or better, the top quarter in 25:49, and half the field in 29:35; the last tenth came in after 39:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:31 | 20:09 |
| 20-29 | 25:29 | 22:05 |
| 30-39 | 26:42 | 23:24 |
| 40-49 | 26:03 | 29:08 |
| 50-59 | 34:20 | 34:26 |
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
Up 85 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Timberfest 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 80 to 148 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:39 to 29:35.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148 (+17%) | 29:35 | under 22:08 | 16:44 |
| 2024 | 127 (+37%) | 31:33 | under 23:18 | 17:47 |
| 2023 | 93 (+16%) | 29:43 | under 23:08 | 17:02 |
| 2022 | 80 | 29:39 | under 22:54 | 17:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:49, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
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 3 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 90°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
- 210 Oak St, Sheridan, AR 72150Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 260 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Timberfest 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 148 runners finished the Timberfest 5K; the median finish was 29:35 and the winner ran 16:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:49, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 210 Oak St, Sheridan, AR 72150.
From the organizers
The Timberfest 5K is sponsored by Pro-Active Physical Therapy. The 5K run will be held in conjunction with the annual Timberfest celebration in Sheridan, Arkansas. The course is run on an out and back course which winds through the residential area of Sheridan. It is a moderately challenging course with periodic rolling hills offering a unique running experience. Water will be available at the midway point. Traffic will be controlled.
Race day registration available until 7:30. A QR code will be provided to link you to the registration page. No paper registrations.