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calendar_today 01 Jan, 2026
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RegisterKick off the New Year in the healthiest (and quirkiest!) way possible! Join us for a family-friendly 5K/10K run/walk on January 1, 2026 starting and finishing in the Brookhaven neighborhood (1591 E Winfield Dr, Fayetteville).
Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one, chasing health goals, or just out for bragging rights, this race is for YOU. Families and teams are encouraged to wear matching shirts and bring the energy!
What to Expect
5K & 10K Run/Walk at 10:00 AM
Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM (with prizes!)
Trophies for the first male & female finishers in both races
Every runner gets a goofy finisher medal – the perfect New Year’s Day brag!
A hot, homemade meal of black-eyed peas, cornbread, coffee, and hot cocoa waiting at the finish line
All proceeds benefit Parents Left Behind, a nonprofit supporting grieving families after the death of a child.
Grab your crew, lace up, and start your year with movement, community, and meaning.
Jan 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
Less than a week to prepare
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville is a city of 87,000 people (2018) in the Ozarks and the Ozarks Region of Arkansas.
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