Entry to the 2027 Frozen Buns Run costs $20 to $35. This 13th annual running event takes place on January 1st in Fort Smith, Arkansas, starting at 10:00 AM from 7000 Taylor Avenue, Suite 1. The race features a 1-mile distance, making it accessible for runners of various fitness levels looking to start the new year with a local run. Whether you're training through the winter or seeking a casual New Year's Day outing, this Fort Smith staple offers an affordable entry point to organized racing.
From the Race Organizer
HOSTED BY WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS- OUR ANNUAL FROZEN BUNS FUN RUN IS COMING UP SOON AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE READY TO JOIN US ON NEW YEARS DAY 2027 !! WE ALWAYS HAVE SUCH A GREAT TIME AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR COMPANY AGAIN. WE WILL HAVE A 5K THIS YEAR, BUT FEEL FREE TO ADD THOSE ADDITIONAL MILES ON AFTERWARDS 🙂 AS ALWAYS, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS AWARD AND THIS YEAR A T-SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER BY DECEMBER 13TH. AFTER THE RACE IS OVER, WE WILL HAVE AWARDS, HOT CHOCOLATE, VARIETIES OF CHILI AND THE MAKINGS TO ENJOY ALONG WITH IT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. BRING YOUR FAVORITE SPIRITS TO SHARE AND ENJOY WITH YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO HELP KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR !! IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RUN PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HELP OR MAYBE YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER, FAMILY MEMBER WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER. THERE IS A PAGE WHILE REGISTERING FOR VOLUNTEER SPOTS. AS ALWAYS, IF WEATHER REQUIRES, WE WILL HAVE THE FIRE PIT BLAZING TO KEEP WARM WHILE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE WE WILL HAVE SOME WARMTH IN OUR WONDERFUL BUILDING. WATCH FOR UPDATES ON THIS POST, HOWEVER EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE UNLESS EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS RACE STARTED 11 YEARS AGO DUE TO A FRIGID WINTER AND OUR RACES GETTING CANCELLED AND WE ALL DECIDED TO RUN OUR RACES ON NEW YEARS DAY. HELP US CARRY ON THE TRADITION WHILE ENJOYING TIME WITH YOUR FELLOW RUNNING FRIENDS/FAMILY. START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF DOING SOMETHING HEALTHY AND GOOD FOR YOU AND BRING YOUR RUNNING FRIENDS. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR FUN RACE! IN PREVIOUS YEARS WE HAD PARTICIPANTS FROM AS FAR AWAY AS ALASKA!!! BRING SOME $$ CASH AND PURCHASE PREVIOUS YEARS LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS FOR BARGAIN PRICES AS LOW AS $5.00 AND RENEW YOUR WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP. EARLY PACKET PICKUP THURS 12/31 AT WAR BLDG 7020 TAYLOR AVE, FSM, DAY OF BEGINNING AT 2:00 PM
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FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL 2027 — Fort Smith, AR
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fort Smith, AR.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL 2027 — Fort Smith, AR?
FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL 2027 — Fort Smith, AR takes place on January 1, 2027. The race is held in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Where is FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL 2027 — Fort Smith, AR held?
FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL 2027 — Fort Smith, AR is held at 7000 TAYLOR AVENUE, SUITE 1 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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