Ken Freeman Huff, Puff, then Stuff 5K

Hot Springs National Park, United States • 27 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Ken Freeman Huff, Puff, then Stuff 5K is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The event is a Thanksgiving morning turkey trot held on the paved Hot Springs Greenway Trail. The course starts and ends at the Transportation Depot (100 Broadway Terrace) and goes to Hollywood Park and back, with a water station located at Hollywood Park. Proceeds benefit Hot Springs Friends of the Parks for expansion of the multi-use trail system.

Logistics and race items

Registration for the Run/Walk event lists a price of $35 and is open to participants ages 99 and under. Participants receive a finisher's medal. Swag for this year is listed as long-sleeved t-shirts for youth and windbreakers for adults; inventory is limited and participants may opt out of swag for a $5 discount. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Parks and Trails office (111 Opera Street) and on race day at the Transportation Depot. The event also includes a shoes-and-socks donation drive; donated items will be transported to the Farmer's Market for the Community Thanksgiving Meal and Give. Overall male and female winners will receive a pumpkin-themed prize. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Ken Freeman Huff, Puff, Then Stuff 5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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