Fort Smith Marathon
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Fort Smith Marathon events and schedule
The Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon and 5-Leg Marathon Relay are scheduled for March 29, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The start line is at the Glass Pavilion, 100 N. B Street, Fort Smith. The event offers three race options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5-Leg Relay
Entry limits are listed by distance: the marathon is capped at 150 participants, the half marathon at 350 participants, and the relay at 150 teams. Packet pickup is handled at True Grit Running Co. on the weekend before the race: Friday, March 27 (1:00 pm–6:00 pm) and Saturday, March 28 (10:00 am–6:00 pm). A race day packet pickup option is available for a fee.
Course, aid stations and logistics
The course starts in historic downtown Fort Smith and passes through neighborhoods, paved trails and rolling terrain. Marathon aid stations are placed at approximate mile markers and provide water, Gatorade and basic first-aid. Some aid stations include portable toilets. Nutrition is available at marathon aid stations 5 through 11 and includes items such as peanut butter pretzels, gummy bears, GU packets, Oreos, Fig Newtons, pickles and peanut butter crackers. Relay exchange locations are listed at about miles 5.3, 10, 15 and 20.5.
The event uses a rolling course closure and is designed to close on an eight-hour pace. Runners who exceed cutoff times at checkpoints will be required to stop and will be shuttled back to the start. Free public parking is available in lots around the start area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.