Van Buren, Arkansas · Saturday, May 23, 2026
The Run for a Vet 5K/1M Race is a 3.1 miles, 5k, and running event held on Saturday, May 23, 2026. It is located at 199 North 1st Street At The End in Van Buren, Arkansas.
12th Annual Run for a Vet 5K/1M
2026 MJ's Stampede
RRCA Championship 10K for Arkansas
RRCA Grand Prix Non-Championship Race
Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk
Saturday, September 19
Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901
7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race
Entry Fee: $30 before September 6 and $40 after September 6 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration.
Participant Packet Pick-Up and Expo Friday, September 18, from 3 to 6 pm at Glass Pavillion 100 N. B Street and Saturday morning from 7 am - 7:45 am at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901.
T-shirts or tanks guaranteed for those who register prior to September 6th and at day of race, if available.
Overall Stampede Award for Top Male & Female Finishers for 5K Run & 10K Run.
Grand Prix Awards: Top 3 Overall, Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+) & Seniors (60+) male and female
Age Division Awards for 5K Walk, 5K, & 10K
(3 deep) in 5-year age groups for 10-80 & Over & 9 and under.
RRCA AR 10K Championship: Open, 40+, 50+, 60-+ Male and Female
In 2025 MJ's Stampede donated $14,000 to Blood Cancer United formerly Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
This race goal is to raise funds to provide assistance to Blood Cancer United.
In 2025 Blood Cancer United took bold steps in Arkansas to improve the futures of blood cancer patients and survivors dealing with more than 100 blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
$93,00 for Co-Pay Assistance awarded to 363 patients in Arkansas.
$1,300,000 since 2020 research funding in Arkansas that supports and encourages basic and translational research on all blood cancer.
$56,500 in Urgent Need Assistance provided to 113 patients in Arkansas.
$22,000 Patient Aid Assistance awarded to 220 patients in Arkansas.
$14,500 in Travel Assistance provided to 29 patients in Arkansas.
148 patients and caregivers served by Education and Services in Arkansas.
Blood Cancer United is thankful for our supporters and volunteers who help continue advancing the Blood Cancer United mission in Arkansas providing life-saving resources, research, and financial support.
The start and finish will be at The Bakery District located off of 7th St. The 5k, 10k, and half marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR with a staggered start.
Age Categories include: 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Awards are given to male and female, each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.