1st Choice “He is Risen” Walk + 5K for Life – Fort Smith, AR 2026

Date
April 4, 2026
Location
Fort Smith, AR
Venue
7200 Zero St.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
1st Choice "He is Risen" Walk + 5K for Life"
Includes
T-Shirt + Goodie Bag
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The 1st Choice "He is Risen" Walk + 5K for Life starts at 9:00 AM on April 4, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, giving you a reasonable window for travel and pre-race preparation. The event takes place at 7200 Zero St. and offers a 5K running distance alongside walking options. Entry is $35. Fort Smith sits along the Arkansas River in the western part of the state, making it accessible from multiple regional routes. If you're arriving the night before, standard hotels in the area should get you close to the venue with time to spare before the morning start.

From the Race Organizer
Please join us for our annual, chip-timed, 5K to raise support, so we can continue serving our families in crisis! Our race will be timed by JAYMAX Race Timing Services. T-shirts are limited, but anyone who registers on or before March 20, will be guaranteed a t-shirt. After March 20, it will be on a first come, first serve basis. All those registered by March 16, will also receive a medal. Top overall runners (male, female, and under 18) will receive a basket full of candy! All top runners in each age category (male and female) will receive a small bag of candy. Goodie bags will be given to all those registered as well. Our race will be held at Ben Geren Regional Park. We will meet at the tornado shelter directly off Zero Street, and the race will begin there. So let's run for fun, candy and LIFE! OUR MISSION Every year millions of women find themselves confused and afraid as they face an unplanned pregnancy. 1st Choice Pregnancy Medical Center provides free and confidential medical s

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 1st Choice “He is Risen” Walk + 5K for Life – Fort Smith, AR 2026?

1st Choice “He is Risen” Walk + 5K for Life – Fort Smith, AR 2026 takes place on April 4, 2026. The race is held in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Where is 1st Choice “He is Risen” Walk + 5K for Life – Fort Smith, AR 2026 held?

1st Choice “He is Risen” Walk + 5K for Life – Fort Smith, AR 2026 is held at 7200 Zero St. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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