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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 10K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | 98 |
| 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $75$85 after Oct 1, 2026 | 334 |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | 348 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $75, entry is about 15 percent above a typical half marathon in Arkansas, which costs $65 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Fort Smith runs 2:25:15, about 11:05 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:31:24 and men in 2:14:12.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the 10k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
The Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR 72901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (JAYMAX Race Timing Services) for 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:25 or better, the top quarter in 29:37, and half the field in 36:12; the last tenth came in after 52:21.
At the 2025 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:06, and half the field in 2:13:53; the last tenth came in after 3:01:55.
At the 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 51:33 or better, the top quarter in 56:24, and half the field in 1:05:20; the last tenth came in after 1:39:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:28 | 17:13 |
| 20-29 | 28:30 | 24:43 |
| 30-39 | 26:05 | 22:50 |
| 40-49 | 31:11 | 23:22 |
| 50-59 | 34:46 | 31:57 |
| 60-69 | 43:13 | n/a |
| 70+ | 35:08 | 47:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 35 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 241 to 289 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:37 to 36:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 289 (+38%) | 36:12 | under 25:25 | 16:27 |
| 2024 | 209 (-14%) | 32:26 | under 24:18 | 17:59 |
| 2023 | 244 (+1%) | 35:28 | under 25:03 | 17:14 |
| 2022 | 241 | 33:37 | under 24:42 | 17:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:37, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Date: Thursday October 30th, 2025 - 8:00 AM -12:00 PM. Friday October 31st, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Location: River Valley FCA Office (East Side Annex Building). Packets will include everything needed for the race (t-shirt, bibs, etc.)…
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The start and finish will be at The Bakery District located off of 7th St. The 5k, 10k, and half marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR with a staggered start.
Age Categories include: 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99
Awards are given to male and female, each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.