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Step up for Down Syndrome 5k

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Mena, Arkansas, United States

calendar_today 11 Apr, 2026

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sell $20.00

About the Event

Join us for our Step Up for Down Syndrome 5k Run/Walk , a community event dedicated to celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and supporting the families who love and care for them. This event helps bring awareness, encouragement, and unity to our community while recognizing the unique abilities and contributions of those with Down syndrome.

Participants of all ages are welcome to walk or run as we come together to promote understanding, acceptance, and support.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the L.E.A.F. Program (Let’s Elevate All Families). The L.E.A.F. program works to support local families by helping provide essential needs such as food, clothing, and other assistance during difficult times.

By participating in this event, you are not only raising awareness but also helping make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in our community.

Together, we can walk, run, and make an impact. 💙💛

Races Offered

Step up for Down Syndrome 5k

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Mena.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 9.1° / 20.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.3 /

water_drop 71.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 9.1° / 20.0°

air 13.3 km/h

water_drop 71.5%

About Mena

Learn more about the host city, Mena.

Mena is a town in Arkansas. A railroad town, Mena grew to a population of over 3,000 people within a few years of its founding in 1897. It was also touted for its health spa amenities. But soon after, the town's vitality diminished when rail facilities were moved to a nearby locale. Mena also had this troubling tendency of unabashed racial mistreatment towards African Americans that endured through much of the 20th century.