05Dec
1 Mile Walk
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $15.00
Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion
Fort Smith,
Arkansas,
United States
36 days left
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Date
05 Dec, 2026
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$15.00 – $25.00
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Website
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Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion
About the event
Early Packet pickup is at True Grit Running Company, Friday, Dec. 4th 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. 15 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
05Dec
Hearts of Gold Classic 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $25.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Fort Smith.
Temperature3.3° / 12.9°
Feels like-0.3° / 10.0°
Sunshine hours6h 40m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity73.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:18
Sunset18:07
About Fort Smith
Learn more about the host city, Fort Smith.
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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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Luke Bledsoe | 18:23.3 |
| 🥈 | EKO TUEL | 18:23.3 |
| 🥉 | Lawson Douglas | 18:23.4 |
| 4 | Zack Goodlin | 19:44 |
| 5 | Tommy Brennan | 19:48.6 |
| 6 | Jackson Messenger | 21:31.5 |
| 7 | Derek Goodlin | 21:59.8 |
| 8 | Trey Bray | 22:14.1 |
| 9 | Meghan Pope | 22:15.6 |
| 10 | Andy Messenger | 22:20.3 |
| 11 | Lex Mickle | 22:58.4 |
| 12 | A. Hayward | 23:12 |
| 13 | Craig Mitchell | 23:31.2 |
| 14 | David Weisenfels | 23:41.9 |
| 15 | Lynette Pina | 24:34.4 |
| 16 | Justin Goff | 24:49 |
| 17 | Ashley Mickle | 24:59.6 |
| 18 | Justin Boyd | 25:01.1 |
| 19 | Mistii Elmore | 25:19.9 |
| 20 | Traci Kannett | 25:39 |
| 21 | Elizabeth Morrow | 25:45.2 |
| 22 | Patty Sloan | 25:51.4 |
| 23 | Chanci Miller | 26:04.2 |
| 24 | Karen Greb | 26:18.4 |
| 25 | Johnny Maxwell | 26:37.8 |
| 26 | Michael Rose | 27:12.4 |
| 27 | Brett Chapman | 27:16.1 |
| 28 | Debbie Brown | 27:20.7 |
| 29 | Teresa Taylor | 27:21.1 |
| 30 | Brooka Meredith | 27:39 |
| 31 | Kelly Mulvihill | 28:20.9 |
| 32 | Amy Oliver | 28:56.6 |
| 33 | Jenny Pillar | 29:37.4 |
| 34 | Abbie Poe | 30:13.5 |
| 35 | Jacob Kent | 30:43.5 |
| 36 | Lani Meares | 30:43.9 |
| 37 | Brandie Johnson | 30:48.1 |
| 38 | Tanner Miller | 30:54.5 |
| 39 | Sheri Nicholls | 30:56.9 |
| 40 | Lacey Lensing | 31:19.7 |
| 41 | Donald Shows | 31:24.1 |
| 42 | Jerry Wood | 31:36.7 |
| 43 | Daniel Goh | 31:37 |
| 44 | Ursula Ebbs | 32:03.1 |
| 45 | Jessica Taylor | 32:03.5 |
| 46 | Jennifer Riggs | 32:19.8 |
| 47 | Deirdre Waters | 33:23.8 |
| 48 | David Berry | 33:38.7 |
| 49 | Lauren Hendricks | 34:22.9 |
| 50 | Brooke YoungWolfe | 35:10.9 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Koda Hollander | 18:23.66 |
| 🥈 | Scott Newton | 19:23.56 |
| 🥉 | Zack Goodlin | 19:55.82 |
| 4 | William Deramus | 19:59.23 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Morales | 22:21.69 |
| 6 | Thomas Firme | 22:30.62 |
| 7 | Thomas Meares | 22:33.21 |
| 8 | Craig Mitchell | 22:40.38 |
| 9 | Adrian Juarez | 22:50.59 |
| 10 | Damian King | 23:42.49 |
| 11 | Jay Gentry | 23:52.8 |
| 12 | Abigail Goodlin | 24:13.01 |
| 13 | Michael Atchley | 24:26.09 |
| 14 | Z. Hollander | 24:57.16 |
| 15 | Chanci Miller | 24:58.35 |
| 16 | Andy Messenger | 25:12.38 |
| 17 | Ava Roberts | 26:17.06 |
| 18 | Santiago Gonzalez | 26:18.37 |
| 19 | Johnny Maxwell | 27:21.88 |
| 20 | Mike Day | 27:23.88 |
| 21 | Tyler Sandusky | 28:09.24 |
| 22 | Patty Sloan | 28:21.93 |
| 23 | Ha Vuong | 28:35.6 |
| 24 | Katherine Wyman | 28:48.25 |
| 25 | Jayci Ross | 29:26.09 |
| 26 | Shane Roughley | 29:52.88 |
| 27 | John Hook | 30:30.44 |
| 28 | McKenzie Reif | 31:23.33 |
| 29 | Elise McClure | 31:31.95 |
| 30 | Jean Hollander | 31:56.69 |
| 31 | Janice Goodlin | 32:57.88 |
| 32 | Cassandra Schumacher | 33:13 |
| 33 | Daniel Burnett | 33:23.28 |
| 34 | Leslie Hernandez | 35:02.35 |
| 35 | Brenda Hook | 36:15.09 |
| 36 | Shani Patterson | 37:24.73 |
| 37 | John Ringgold | 37:27.55 |
| 38 | Dennis Perryman | 37:54.07 |
| 39 | Sharon Perryman | 37:57.74 |
| 40 | Shane Oswald | 39:20.7 |
| 41 | Jeff Meares | 41:14.17 |
| 42 | Angie Davis | 41:29.32 |
| 43 | John Davis | 41:29.53 |
| 44 | Kimberly Palafox | 41:51.47 |
| 45 | Jennifer Nolan | 42:02.92 |
| 46 | Katie Shields | 44:13.01 |
| 47 | Autumnn Mahar | 45:16.58 |
| 48 | Joe Graham | 48:44.7 |
| 49 | Gary Gunter | 48:47.52 |
| 50 | Teri Lyle | 51:44.25 |
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