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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, March 21, 2027. About 800 runners take part across all distances.

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Race day
March 21, 2027
Location
Fort Smith, AR
Field size
~800 runners

Race details

Date
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Field size
About 800 runners
Course
Hilly loop course, ~1,337 ft gain (marathon), Boston Qualifier
Registration
runsignup.com

Registration, course & weather

Registration status
Open
Entry fee
Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
Start time
7:00 AM CDT
Course profile
Loop course; Road surface; 1337 ft gain, 1337 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier

About the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

The start/finish of the half and full marathon will be at the River Front Pavilion 100 N B St. Fort Smith, AR 72901. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with a few significant climbs and descents as well. Race date is Sunday, March 29, 2026 with race starting 7:00 am. Half-Marathon Starts along the marathon route, but turns off around mile 7.5. The route meets up with the marathon route at…

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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay: common questions

When is the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
The next confirmed date is Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Where is the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay held?
In Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What distances does the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay offer?
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
How many people run the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
About 800 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
What time does the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay start?
7:00 AM CDT.
What is the course like at the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
Loop course; Road surface; 1337 ft gain, 1337 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.

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