Finish Sydney's Run 5K returns to Tuckerman, Arkansas on September 26th, 2026. This five-kilometer race honors the memory of Sydney Claire Sutherland and celebrates her love for running. The event takes place in the heart of downtown Tuckerman at 200 West Main Street. On a typical autumn morning, runners can expect an early start under clear skies with temperatures around 18 to 29 degrees Celsius. The race begins on the bustling streets of this small town and winds its way through the familiar neighborhoods where Sydney once lived. For over ten years now, Finish Sydney's Run has brought together community members from all walks of life—runners, walkers, joggers—to remember a beloved local figure. Each year sees increased participation as more people sign up to run in her honor, with funds raised going directly to the Sydney Claire Sutherland Foundation, which supports nursing students.
5k Run 5km • Start: 08:30:00 • Fee: $39.44
Registration for this event will be available on race day at the registration desk located at 200 West Main Street. The fee is $39.44 and includes a t-shirt if you sign up before September 14th. For more information, contact m.shelton0014@yahoo.com. Bibs can be picked up between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM on race day at the same location as registration. Make sure to bring valid ID for age verification if you are under eighteen years old. The start line is set along West Main Street, just a stone’s throw from where Sydney used to play. The course offers a hard and dry surface that feels smooth yet firm underfoot. Runners will enjoy the challenging climb before reaching the finish line near Tuckerman's central park. Water stations are available at key points throughout the route. On race morning, expect temperatures around 18 to 29 degrees Celsius with moderate humidity levels of about 70%. The UV index is average but still a concern for those out in direct sunlight. Wind speeds will be calm and not expected to affect your pace significantly. Precipitation risks are minimal at just 3 millimeters, so no need to worry about rain. Finish Sydney's Run 5K on September 26th, 2026, is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make in their community. By participating, you will be supporting scholarships for nursing students and helping others as Sydney would have wanted.
Races Offered
5k Run
Sep 26, 2026
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5km
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Running
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08:30
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$39.44
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Tuckerman.
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18.6° / 28.6°
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18.9° / 29.5°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 19m
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Avg rainfall
3.1 mm
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Avg wind speed
8.8 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
70.0%
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Sunrise
06:47
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Sunset
19:10
About Tuckerman
Learn more about the host city, Tuckerman.
Tuckerman is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tuckerman had a population of 1,707.