Course
Marathon Route Map (Not Yet Certified)
This link will be coming soon. The start/finish will be at the River Front Pavilion 100 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 21, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $80 · goes up to $110 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay | Relay | Mar 21, 20277:00 AM | $100$110 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5 Leg Marathon Relay | Relay | Mar 21, 20277:00 AM | $175$200 after Nov 1, 2026 | 200 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 21, 20277:00 AM | $80$90 after Nov 1, 2026 | 450 |
| Marathon | Marathon | Mar 21, 20277:00 AM | $90$100 after Nov 1, 2026 | 150 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Relay fee goes up to $110 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay: $100 until Nov 1, then $110 until Jan 16, then $120 until Mar 15, then $130 until Mar 20.
- 5 Leg Marathon Relay: $175 until Nov 1, then $200 until Jan 16, then $225 until Mar 15, then $250 until Mar 20.
- Half Marathon: $80 until Nov 1, then $90 until Jan 16, then $100 until Mar 15, then $110 until Mar 20.
- Marathon: $90 until Nov 1, then $100 until Jan 16, then $120 until Mar 15, then $130 until Mar 20.
Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Arkansas ($90).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Arkansas runs 4:39:31, about 10:40 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 5:01:58 and men in 4:22:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 420 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 N B St 100 N B St., 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.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Half Marathon
200
finishers
2:25:15
median (11:05 /mi)
1:15:56
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
Marathon
84
finishers
4:45:00
median (10:52 /mi)
3:01:28
winning time
32% / 68%
women / men
5 Leg Marathon Relay
18
finishers
4:29:43
median (10:17 /mi)
3:22:50
winning time
–
women / men
Aggregated from official results (JAYMAX Race Timing Services) for Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:06 or better, the top quarter in 2:02:34, and half the field in 2:25:15; the last tenth came in after 3:41:27.
At the 2026 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:37:59 or better, the top quarter in 3:58:10, and half the field in 4:45:00; the last tenth came in after 6:04:48.
At the 2026 5 Leg Marathon Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 3:52:10 or better, the top quarter in 4:12:45, and half the field in 4:29:43; the last tenth came in after 5:20:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:53:54 |
| 20-29 | 1:42:39 | 1:45:24 |
| 30-39 | 1:53:29 | 1:44:57 |
| 40-49 | 2:10:16 | 2:14:11 |
| 50-59 | 2:01:59 | 1:52:45 |
| 60-69 | 2:52:45 | 2:07:32 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 13 percent since 2022.
268
2022
272
2023
290
2025
302
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 170 to 200 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:37:08 to 2:25:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 200 (+1%) | 2:25:15 | under 1:46:06 | 1:15:56 |
| 2025 | 198 (+4%) | 2:29:53 | under 1:52:43 | 1:16:22 |
| 2023 | 190 (+12%) | 2:33:35 | under 1:56:10 | 1:16:42 |
| 2022 | 170 | 2:37:08 | under 1:59:24 | 1:39:26 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Arkansas half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:02:34, against 2:00:42 in a typical Arkansas half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Marathon: About average for US marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 marathon field finished under 3:58:10, against 3:52:43 in a typical US marathon, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 21 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 90 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Half Marathon Route Map (Not Yet Certified)
This link will be coming soon. The start/finish will be at the River Front Pavilion 100 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Course
Half Water Stations
Water Stations (star) - the water stops will be about every 2 miles. The half marathon route will have some water stations closer together due to overlap on the marathon route. The water stations will have water and Gatorade. Toilets…
Rules and FAQ
Race Policies
Race Guidelines. 16 or over for Marathon. 12 or over for Half Marathon. 8 Hour course time limit. Switching Races. Participants may switch between races. The registration fee is based on the current price. The registration fee already paid…
Race details
- Where
- 100 N B St 100 N B St., Fort Smith, AR 72901Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 420 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 21, 2027), 2026 (Jan 19, 2026), 2025 (Mar 30, 2025), 2023 (Sep 24, 2023), 2022 (Sep 25, 2022), 2020 (Oct 18, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay?
- Sunday, March 21, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $80 before processing fees, and rises to $110 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $90, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Arkansas ($90).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 200 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:25:15 and the winner ran 1:15:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:02:34, against 2:00:42 in a typical Arkansas half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 100 N B St 100 N B St., Fort Smith, AR 72901.
From the organizers
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 mile 9 for the return to the finish.
Marathon Relay