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Thursday, October 8th, 2026
1 College Drive, Bentonville AR
5K
57–76°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
59–75°F
dry
2024
52–78°F
dry
2023
45–70°F
dry
2022
49–66°F
dry
2021
61–87°F
dry
2020
59–80°F
dry
2019
49–70°F
dry
2018
71–81°F
dry
2017
56–80°F
dry
2016
49–73°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Race Name: 2026 Hornets Cross Country Invitational
Date: October 08, 2026
Location
Venue: NWACC Cross Country Course
Address: 1 College Drive, Bentonville, AR
Important Notes
- Sanctioning: This is not a AAA Sanctioned Meet
- Course Map: Coming soon
- Timing: Provided by Y Timing Company
Registration Details
For current race details, click here.
For all athletes 18 years and younger, please register on milesplit.
Race Participation
- Open Division: Any runner who is not school age may run in the Open 5k
- Entry Fee: Individual entry fee is $20
- Awards: Medals awarded to top 3 in Men's and Women's categories
More Information
For more details, visit the race page at NWA Hornets Invitational.
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