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Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion

location_city Fort Smith

location_on Arkansas

flag United States

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

Early Packet pickup is at True Grit Running Company, Friday, Dec. 5th from 10a-6p.

This holiday run will be held at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith. Start and Finish will be at the Ben Geren Community Safe Shelter. Timed by Jaymax Race Timing. This run will benefit Project Compassion's Hearts of Gold  Christmas gifts program for Nursing Home residents without friends and family. Medals for 5K top 3 in each category and finisher medals. Register now for t-shirt and goodie bag. Register by Nov. 21 for guaranteed t-shirt size. Wear your Santa Hats, Reindeer Antlers/Red Noses, Ugly sweaters, and Jingle Bells!
Honor Dr. Stein by bringing new, non-skid socks to donate to nursing home residents.

This event is celebrating the life of Dr. Eric J. Stein. He was a champion for the elderly, and for pets - especially dogs. He was an ambassador of cheer, humor, and encouragement everywhere he went, a courageous advocate for the less fortunate, a passionate Board member for Project Compassion, and a loyal, life-long friend to those lucky enough to know him. He adored his family. He was an outstanding optometrist who truly enjoyed treating his patients. He also loved Hearts of Gold! Come out, have fun, and help us celebrate a life well lived. The Stein family is grateful for all who support this event in honor of Eric and they ask everyone to remember residents in long term care at the holidays and everyday. 

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk

Dec 06, 2025

straighten

Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

09:00

Hearts of Gold Classic 5K

Dec 06, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Fort Smith.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 3.5° / 12.5°
wb_sunny -0.2° / 9.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.3 /
water_drop 73.0%

About Fort Smith

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Fort Smith is in northwest Arkansas and borders Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Sebastian County. The city has a population of 80,286 which makes it the third largest city in Arkansas behind Little Rock and Fayetteville. It is located in the River Valley of Arkansas between the Ouachita mountains in the south and the Boston and Ozark mountains of the north and a gateway city to the Ozarks.

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