“Run for the Girls” 2026 — Fort Smith, AR

Date
June 6, 2026
Location
Fort Smith, AR
Venue
121 Riverfront Drive - Greg Smith River Trail
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run, 5K Walk, Virtual Event, Family Fun Activities
Includes
T-Shirt - adult and youth
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WE'RE RUNNING ON THE RIVER Join us for the 6th Annual "Run for the Girls" Greg Smith River Trail 121 Riverfront Drive Saturday June 6th, 2026 Race Time: 8:00 We are looking forward to a new race experience - join in the fun! Early packet pickup June 5th from 11:00am to 6:00pm at True Grit Running Company - 6808 Rogers Ave Chip-Timed & USATF Certified 5K Course. All age groups welcome. T-shirts for entrants registered before May 24th, 2026. "Run for the Girls" is a fundraiser for the Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, Inc Where sheltering is just the beginning! ABOUT US The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith - A United Way Community Partner - opened in 1970 as a temporary emergency shelter. Since then, the Shelter has developed and grown onto a long-term residential treatment facility. In April 2002, a new 7,000 square-foot facility was built on a two-acre lot at South 26th and Quincy. The shelter is licensed for eight girls, ages 12 – 17 years old. During the Summer, our girls volunteer for one of

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When is “Run for the Girls” 2026 — Fort Smith, AR?

“Run for the Girls” 2026 — Fort Smith, AR takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Where is “Run for the Girls” 2026 — Fort Smith, AR held?

“Run for the Girls” 2026 — Fort Smith, AR is held at 121 Riverfront Drive - Greg Smith River Trail in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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