DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run
About this race
Welcome, runners, walkers, and fun-seekers, to the Let the Gourde Times Roll 5K! We are so excited to have you join us for this event, a fantastic highlight to the cherished Russellville Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off. For over 30 years, this festival has brought our community together to celebrate the season with a day-long street party reminiscent of classic town carnivals.
Today, you're not just participating in a race; you're becoming a part of this wonderful tradition. Whether you're here to push for a personal best in the 5K run, enjoy a scenic walk with friends and family, or cheer on the future champions in the Kids Fun Run, your energy adds to the vibrant spirit of the day. We'll be celebrating your achievements with awards for the top three overall male and female runners and walkers, as well as age group awards to recognize the dedication of all our participants. So, lace up, get ready!
Fast Flat 5K Start on West C street down to cumberland church circle around parking lot and come straight back.
Kids fun run is for 10 year old and younger its a 1k fun run out and back.
Awards will be given for the top 3 male and female runners and walkers. We will also do age awards for 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-30, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ for our runners and walkers divisions. So stick around for those after the kids fun run!
Check-in for pre Register will start at 6:30 to 7:45a Saturday 10/25.
We will have some same day registration available for $40 from 6:30a to 7:30a but you are not guaranteed a shirt and medal so sign up early!!!
Pick your distance
Running
Downtown Fall Fest 5k Run
Kids 1k Fun Run
Walking
Downtown Fall Fest 5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Russellville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:33 AM and sets at 6:19 PM local time (CDT) in Russellville on October 31, 2026 — 10h 45m of daylight.
Course
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Results — DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run
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- Russellville 5K Races 9 races
- 10K Run Events in Russellville 2 races
- Russellville Running Calendar 2026 12 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 12 Russellville events
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