# Running events in Fort Smith, AR, Today and Upcoming Running events in Fort Smith, AR

- **Subtitle**: All Running events in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Fort Smith like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Running events in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Fort Smith like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Fort Smith

- **Event Name**: Fort Smith Darby Days
  - **Description**: On April 25th, 2026, Fort Smith will be hosting its America’s 250th Celebration as part of Fort Smith Darby Days. The event honors veterans past and present and includes the Fort Smith General Darby Challenge Half-marathon and Ruck Run the following day.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 66
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/fort-smith-darby-days/200029881541622
  - **Venue**: 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901
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  - **Categories**: marathons, meet-and-greet, contests, sports, food-drinks, womens-history-month, meetups
- **Event Name**: Fort Smith General Darby Challenge
  - **Description**: Fort Smith General Darby Challenge
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Downtown Fort Smith | Cisterna Park
Time: 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (dead stop)
Distances: 13.1 Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K — Ruck, Run, or Walk
Registration: runsignup.com 
Direct link: runsignup.com/Rac
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 637
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/fort-smith-general-darby-challenge/200029545969845
  - **Venue**: Downtown Fort Smith/Cisterna Park, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901
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  - **Categories**: contests, sports, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures, nonprofit, calendar
- **Event Name**: 2026 Color Run|Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
  - **Description**: Join the Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith Color Run for fun, colors, and a great cause—let’s get moving!About this EventJoin the Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith Color Run!Get ready to have a blast at this super fun
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/2026-color-run|haas-hall-academy-fort-smith/100001984979359699
  - **Venue**: Ben Geren Regional Park
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 25
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Lei Lei’s 5k and memory mile
  - **Description**: 14th Lei Leis 5k and memory mile

May 2, 2026 at 8:00am

5k $30 
spirit runner $30
memory mile walk $25

5k is chipped timed event

All 5k’ers will receive a goodie bag and be entered into a drawing for prizes.

5k awards: Overall male & Overall femal
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 76
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/lei-lei’s-5k-and-memory-mile/200029820670002
  - **Venue**: Wells Lake at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center
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  - **Categories**: sports, art, fine-arts, marathons
- **Event Name**: Duck Day Festival
  - **Description**: Dive into Duck Day by joining our 5K Dash-registration starts at 7:30am-race starts at 8am! This race will be chipped and timed!
Then stick around for our Family Fun Festival as well as the fun Duck Dash where contestants dress up as ducks or in their bes
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 73
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/duck-day-festival/200029840705103
  - **Venue**: Ben Geren Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, sports
- **Event Name**: Duck Day Festival
  - **Description**: Duck Day is STEPS Family Resource Center's annual fundraising event. We kick off the event with a 5K run at 8 am, registration at 7:30 am. Then we will have a fun race called the Duck Dash where contestants dress up as ducks or in their best duck gear
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/duck-day-festival/80003127761518
  - **Venue**: Ben Geren Regional Park, Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR, USA
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Festivals, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 5kRun
  - **Description**: 5kRun
You can walk or run (your prerogative)
Bring your low sticks and let’s light up the night. The Lord said let your light shine bright.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-smith/5krun/200029681031155
  - **Venue**: Creekmore Park
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## Trending Events in Fort Smith

- **Event Name**: The 2026 Steel Horse Rally
  - **Description**: You're invited to the 2026 Steel Horse Rally on May 1st & 2nd, 2026 in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Steel Horse Rally is a charity motorcycle event that "Honors All Who Serve" and helps local charities and the community. Park your bike in the mi
  - **Venue**: 601 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-2508, United States
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- **Event Name**: Wheels of Summer open car show
  - **Description**: The biggest car show in Fort Smith, Arkansas! for year 2 we have added more room for more rides and even more awards , including top 50!  Vendors, food trucks, custom rides, classics, motorcycles, specialty rides - we have it all!
  - **Venue**: Institute for the Creative Arts
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Business Expo & Career Fair
  - **Description**: Join us for the Business Expo & Career Fair!

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Come connect with over 100 businesses, enter to win amazing door prizes, and check out open job opportunities in the area. This highly anticipated event brings t
  - **Venue**: The Fort Smith Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: Old Fort Days Rodeo
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Old Fort Days Rodeo, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Kay Rodgers Park - Harper Stadium in vibrant Fort Smith, AR
  - **Venue**: Kay Rodgers Park - Harper Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Cinco De Mayo Softball Tournament
  - **Description**: Join us for our 4th annual Cinco de Mayo Softball Tournament! This is a 1 day 3GG event that will max out at 40 teams. 

Coaches, this has been our biggest and most popular tournament of the year(in years past). We typically get teams coming from out of s
  - **Venue**: 7200 S Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72903
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- **Event Name**: 99th Annual Christ the King Carnival
  - **Description**: Step into the glow of the Yellow Lights at the 99th Annual Christ the King Carnival! ✨ Enjoy a weekend of family fun with delicious food, exciting games, refreshing beverages, live music, a silent auction, and more!

📅 May 15 & 16 | 6-11 PM
📍 Christ t
  - **Venue**: 1918 S. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901
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- **Event Name**: Bakery District Street Fest
  - **Description**: Join us for a full day of food, music, and community at the 3rd Annual Bakery District Street Fest!

Enjoy local artisan vendors, incredible food trucks, a large Kid Zone with bounce houses, adult competitions, and live music all day long.

Live Music Lin
  - **Venue**: 70 south 7th st, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901
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- **Event Name**: Arkansas River Holiday Market
  - **Description**: Over 150+ booths of arts and crafts, woodworking, boutiques, jewelry, children's items, food, SANTA, and more! It's a holiday shopping extravaganza!
  - **Venue**: Kay Rodgers Park
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- **Event Name**: Fort Smith Darby Days
  - **Description**: On April 25th, 2026, Fort Smith will be hosting its America’s 250th Celebration as part of Fort Smith Darby Days. The event honors veterans past and present and includes the Fort Smith General Darby Challenge Half-marathon and Ruck Run the following day.
  - **Venue**: 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9700f340aca3b95b93d110f0fda575c0b3b59c8fb625ee6389df43c436a04994-rimg-w624-h808-dca74b50-gmir?v=1776198833

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** Fort Smith Darby Days (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901), Fort Smith General Darby Challenge (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:00 am at Downtown Fort Smith/Cisterna Park, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901), 2026 Color Run|Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am at Ben Geren Regional Park), Lei Lei’s 5k and memory mile (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at Wells Lake at the Janet Huckabee Nature Center), Duck Day Festival (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:30 am at Ben Geren Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Fort Smith this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** Fort Smith Darby Days (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901), Fort Smith General Darby Challenge (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:00 am at Downtown Fort Smith/Cisterna Park, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901), 2026 Color Run|Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am at Ben Geren Regional Park), 5kRun (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Creekmore Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Fort Smith in April 2026?
  - **A:** Fort Smith Darby Days (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901), Fort Smith General Darby Challenge (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:00 am at Downtown Fort Smith/Cisterna Park, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901), 2026 Color Run|Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 am at Ben Geren Regional Park), 5kRun (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Creekmore Park).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Fort Smith on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Fort Smith include 320 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901, Downtown Fort Smith/Cisterna Park, Fort Smith, AR, United States, Arkansas 72901, Ben Geren Regional Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Fort Smith range from up to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Fort Smith include Fort Smith Museum of History, Fort Smith General Darby Challenge, Scholar Council.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Fort Smith?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Fort Smith.

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