Because We Care Walk
About this race
The Because We Care Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk is more than just an event, it’s a powerful movement of compassion, community, and unwavering support for children bravely fighting cancer. Together, we gather to honor their strength, uplift their families, and stand united in the belief that no child should fight alone.
This year, we’re elevating the experience to bring even more impact and connection to our community. The moment our community shows up BIG… the moment love gets loud… the moment we remind families fighting childhood cancer that they are NOT alone
The Because We Care Walk is BACK this September!
And let’s be real… we don’t do anything halfway
We’re talking:
Fun for the whole family
Food, games, and community vibes
Emotional moments you’ll never forget
And a whole lot of LOVE wrapped in gold ribbons
THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!
Come out, bring your people, and be part of something bigger than all of us.
We will have t-shirts, food, and door prize tickets available for purchase at the event… BUT
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL = THE BEST DEAL ENDS August 29th 2026
Adults: $25
Kids: $20
When you grab the early bird bundle, you get:
Event t-shirt
Meal + drink
10 door prize tickets
Basically… everything you’re going to want anyway, wrapped up at a discounted price. It just makes sense.
Every step you take helps fuel real impact, helping families get to treatment, keep the lights on, and breathe just a little easier during the hardest fight of their lives.
So grab your crew, mark your calendars, and lock in that early bird deal by August 29th, before it’s gone!
Use this registration link,
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/FORTSMITH/BecauseWeCareWalk
you do NOT want to miss this.
Pick your distance
Walking
Because We Care 2nd Annual Walk
This event will take place rain or shine, We will be inside< and we encourage all participants to come prepared for tons of fun. Parking will be available on-site, and event volunteers will be present to assist with check-in and directions throughout the day. Check-in will begin prior to the event start time, and we recommend arriving 30 minutes early to enjoy all activities and ensure you receive your event t-shirt, meal, drink, and door prize tickets. This is a family-friendly event designed for all ages and abilities and your presence makes a meaningful impact. Please note that by registering, participants acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional and awareness purposes by the We Care Foundation. Most importantly, this event is about community, compassion, and standing together for children battling cancer. Every step taken and every dollar raised directly supports families in our area who need it most.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fort Smith.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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