True Grit Ride

🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ READY TO TAKE ON TRUE GRIT? 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️
The countdown is on, and race day will be here before you know it! 🔥
Join us on June 27 for the True Grit Ride & Run and enjoy:

🏅 A finisher medal for every participant
🎁 An awesome goodie bag packed with swag from local businesses
🍽 Post-race BBQ
🚴 Scenic ride routes
🏃 A fun and family-friendly 5K
❤️ The opportunity to support Community Services Clearinghouse

📅 June 27
🚴 Ride Start: 7:00 AM
🏃 5K Start: 7:30 AM
📍 7308 Ellis Street

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and register today!
🌐 https://truegritride.com

Who's joining us at the starting line? 👇🔥

🎣👀 GOODIE BAG SNEAK PEEK! 👀🎣

Here's another reason to get excited for the True Grit Ride & Run!

First 500 participants will receive a coupon in their goodie bag for a complimentary Signature Smoked Fish Dip from Blupoint Seafood & Steak! 🔥🐟

Trust us—you'll want to cash this one in after crossing the finish line! 😋

A huge THANK YOU to Blupoint for helping make this year's participant goodie bags even better. We appreciate your support of the True Grit Ride and our community! 💙

Who's ready to see what other surprises are waiting in this year's goodie bag? 👀

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

The True Grit Ride & Run is excited to take part in celebrating America's 250th Anniversary!

As part of this special celebration, Josh Buchfink will be performing the National Anthem right before the start of the True Grit Ride & Run. 🎤✨

Join us as we honor our country, celebrate our community, and kick off an incredible morning of riding, running, and fun!

🚴 Ride Starts: 7:00 AM
🏃 5K Starts: 7:30 AM

We can't think of a better way to begin race day than by coming together to celebrate 250 years of American history and freedom.

Who's excited? 🙌

🚴‍♂️🔥 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE TRUE GRIT RIDE & RUN! 🔥🏃‍♀️

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of Fort Smith's favorite summer traditions!

🗓 June 27
🚴 Ride Starts at 7:00 AM
🏃 5K Starts at 7:30 AM
📍 7308 Ellis Street

Your registration includes:
🏅 Finisher Medal
👕 Free Event T-Shirt (if registered by the T-shirt deadline)
🎁 Awesome Participant Goodie Bag
🍽 Delicious Post-Race BBQ
❤️ The opportunity to support Community Services Clearinghouse

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist, a casual rider, a runner, or a walker, there's a place for you at True Grit!

Register today:
https://truegritride.com

Tag a friend who needs to join you at the starting line! 👇

👕🚴‍♂️ FREE TRUE GRIT T-SHIRT ALERT! 🚴‍♀️👕

Don’t miss out on this year’s official 2026 True Grit Ride T-shirt! 💙

Register by June 14 at midnight to receive a FREE event T-shirt with your registration. After June 14, shirts are not guaranteed, so be sure to sign up early! ⏰

Join us for an unforgettable day of riding, running, community, and fun while sporting this year's exclusive True Grit design. 🔥

🚴 Ride starts at 7:00 AM
🏃 Run starts at 7:30 AM

Register today: truegritride.com

🍬🎉 GOODIE BAG SNEAK PEEK! 🎉🍬

Thanks to Candy Craze, Fort Smith , participants will find a special treat waiting for them in this year's goodie bag. 🍭😋

Stay tuned—this is just the first of several exciting goodies we'll be sharing!👀🔥

A huge THANK YOU to Candy Craze for supporting the True Grit Ride and helping make race day even more fun for our participants! 💙

💚 WHY TRUE GRIT? 💚

Because every mile makes a difference.
When you register for True Grit, you're doing more than signing up for a ride or run—you're helping support programs that provide food, resources, and hope to our neighbors throughout the year.

🏃 Every runner makes an impact.
🚴 Every rider makes a difference.
❤️ Every registration helps strengthen our community.

Join us on June 27 and be part of something bigger than the finish line.

📅 True Grit 2026
🚴 Ride Start: 7:00 AM
🏃 Run Start: 7:30 AM

Don't forget! Register by June 14 at midnight to receive your free event t-shirt.

For more information or to register: https://truegritride.com/

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT — TRUE GRIT RIDE 🚨

The medical tent will be located inside The Vue Venue along with where the BBQ will be served.

There will be signs posted around the event to help guide anyone needing medical assistance. You can also find Chloe in the coral shirt on site, and she’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

Your safety is important to us — thank you, and we can’t wait to see everyone at the True Grit Ride! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🙌 Want to get plugged in and be part of the True Grit Ride? We’re looking for volunteers! 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

If you’re interested in volunteering, we’d love to find a spot for you!

📱 Call or text: 479-461-8884
Let us know you’re interested in volunteering for the True Grit Ride, and we’ll get you connected.

🗓 Volunteer Times:
Saturday, June 27
⏰ Anytime from 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Come help us make this year’s True Grit Ride amazing! 💥