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

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMar 21, 202742.195km · 21.1km
Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 153 days
Mar 21, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Fort Smith · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$80Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTue, September 1, 2026 ~ Sat, March 20, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay race photo
Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Both half marathon and full marathon start from Riverfront Pavilion and return to the same location.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Jon WalkRan in 2015 · Finish time 2:25:33
“I ran 2:25:33.”

The runner finished the hilly, hot Fort Smith half marathon in 2 hours 25 minutes 33 seconds. Volunteers and local support were appreciated, but information about course certification and cup shortages at early aid station were disappointing.

Read the original on Houston Running

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Fort Smith Marathon draws hundreds

5NEWS

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Half

Entry cost $80

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km07:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

100 N B St 100 N B St., Fort Smith, AR

Cutoff
Full marathon Finishes at 13:40 at mile 25, 14:00 for finals

The events consist of 5 Leg Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay.

Start is at 100 N B St, Fort Smith, AR at 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

True Grit Running Co, Friday–Saturday before the race; same-day pickup costs an additional $5
True Grit Running Co, Friday–Saturday before the race; same-day pickup costs an additional $5

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Fort Smith Transit — Downtown Transfer Station, 200 Wheeler Ave

Start line is the Glass Pavilion, 100 N. B Street, Fort Smith, AR, in downtown Fort Smith.

Fort Smith Transit's Downtown Transfer Station (200 Wheeler Ave) is the system's main hub and is within easy walking distance; downtown routes (e.g., the Towson Route) also serve the Pavilion area. Date confirmed: Sunday, March 21, 2027, matching source date 2027-03-21.

Map

Getting to the finish

Fort Smith Transit — Downtown Transfer Station, 200 Wheeler Ave

Race finishes back near the Glass Pavilion downtown; same transit access as the start.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned; free public parking near the start.

Transit card

Fort Smith is a small Arkansas city with no dedicated public transit card system. Runners typically arrive by car or rental; standard cash/card works for any parking or toll fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Held in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this event consists of a marathon, half marathon, a 5-leg marathon relay, and a 2-leg half marathon relay.

The start and finish are at the Glass Pavilion at Riverfront Pavilion, 100 N B St, Fort Smith.

Based on the previous edition, the start time was 7:00 a.m.,

and course is described as beginning in downtown Fort Smith before passing through residential neighborhoods, riverside trails, and gently rolling terrain.

Bib and participant-pack pickup are generally held on Friday afternoon before the race and on Saturday, the day before the race,

at the local running store True Grit Running Co. If you want to pick up your pack on race morning,

you can select the “race day packet pickup” option during advance registration on RunSignup for an additional $5.

Based on the previous edition, Entry fee increased from approximately $80 during early bird registration to approximately $90 as the deadline approached.

Registration is handled through RunSignup.

Times are local to Fort Smith. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Fort Smith car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Fort Smith Car Rental (Qeeq)

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King bed! Gameroom! Super cozy-The Treasured Mist!

Accommodation · 4.2km

9.8/10(33)
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Hotels near the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

King bed! Gameroom! Super cozy-The Treasured Mist!

Accommodation · 4.2km

9.8/10(33)
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King suite-Sitting area-Backyard views-The Blooming Garden

Accommodation · 4.2km

9.5/10(49)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Fort Smith car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Fort Smith Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Fort Smith with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Fort Smith.

Total cost and budget for Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Fort Smith runners' room
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

FAQ
When does Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, March 21, 2027 in Fort Smith, AR, United States.

How much is the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $80.

What distances does Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 start?

100 N B St 100 N B St., Fort Smith, AR.

What is the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 course like?

The events consist of 5 Leg Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay.

Start is at 100 N B St, Fort Smith, AR at 7:00 AM local time.

What are the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 cutoff times?

Full marathon Finishes at 13:40 at mile 25, 14:00 for finals.

When does registration for Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027 open?

Registration runs from Tue, September 1, 2026 to Sat, March 20, 2027.

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