Heal and Rise Together 5k Walk/Run
About this race
💜 Heal and Rise Together 5K | Walk & Run
Join River Valley Runners on Saturday, October 3rd for the Heal and Rise Together 5K as we lace up our running shoes to raise awareness and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the River Valley Shelter for Battered Women and Children in Russellville, providing critical resources, safe housing, and support services to women and families in our community.
Whether you're aiming for a personal record or walking alongside friends and family, every step you take helps break the cycle and bring hope.
📍 Event Details
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 7:30 AM (Race Start)
• Location: Merritt Park | Dardanelle, AR
• Distance: 5K Walk / Run
• Beneficiary: River Valley Shelter for Battered Women and Children
• Hosted By: River Valley Runners
📦 Essential Needs Drive (On-Site Collection)
We are collecting essential items at packet pickup and on race morning to directly restock the shelter's pantry. Please consider bringing any of the following items to help support families in need:
• Baby Care: Diapers (all sizes) and baby wipes
• Personal Hygiene: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste
• Household Essentials: Laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Comfort & Clothing: New socks and underwear (all sizes, women & children)
🎽 What You Get
• Finisher Medal: Custom 5K medal featuring the rising phoenix and purple ribbon design.
• Official Event T-Shirt: Premium race shirt (guaranteed for early registrants).
• Community & Impact: 100% of proceeds and collected goods go directly toward local domestic violence shelter programs and emergency services.
Rise together. Run for hope. See you at the starting line! 💜
Pick your distance
Running
RVR Charity 5k Run
RVR Charity 1k Kids Fun Run
Walking
RVR Charity 5k Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dardanelle, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (CDT) in Dardanelle on October 3, 2026 — 11h 44m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Heal and Rise Together 5k Walk/Run
68 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the RVR Charity 5k Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emanuel Llama | 20:04 | 6:27 /mi |
| 2 | Robert Banjavcic | 20:18 | 6:32 /mi |
| 3 | Tristan Lay | 21:00 | 6:46 /mi |
| 4 | Monica Trujillo | 21:51 | 7:02 /mi |
| 5 | Omar Onofre | 22:07 | 7:07 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Dardanelle
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run
Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!
Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler
Fight On 5k
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Dardanelle
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Dardanelle Running Calendar 2026 4 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, 6 Dardanelle events
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