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Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion
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Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States View on map
Dec 05, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Early Packet pickup is at True Grit Running Company, Friday, Dec. 4th from 10a-6p.

This holiday run will be held at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith. Start and Finish will be at the Ben Geren Community Safe Shelter. Timed by Jaymax Race Timing. This run will benefit Project Compassion's Hearts of Gold  Christmas gifts program for Nursing Home residents without friends and family. Medals for 5K top 3 in each category and finisher medals. Register now for t-shirt and goodie bag. Register by Nov. 15 for guaranteed t-shirt size. Wear your Santa Hats, Reindeer Antlers/Red Noses, Ugly sweaters, and Jingle Bells!
Honor Dr. Stein by bringing new, non-skid socks to donate to nursing home residents.

This event is celebrating the life of Dr. Eric J. Stein. He was a champion for the elderly, and for pets - especially dogs. He was an ambassador of cheer, humor, and encouragement everywhere he went, a courageous advocate for the less fortunate, a passionate Board member for Project Compassion, and a loyal, life-long friend to those lucky enough to know him. He adored his family. He was an outstanding optometrist who truly enjoyed treating his patients. He also loved Hearts of Gold! Come out, have fun, and help us celebrate a life well lived. The Stein family is grateful for all who support this event in honor of Eric and they ask everyone to remember residents in long term care at the holidays and everyday. 

Pick your distance

Running

Hearts of Gold Classic 5K

Dec 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Walking

1 Mile Walk

Dec 05, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
$15.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Smith, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 3.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 13.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 0.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 12.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 5, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 5, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 53m

The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 5:04 PM local time (CST) in Fort Smith on December 5, 2026 — 9h 53m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 34 Fort Smith events

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