Fort Smith Marathon
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About the race
The Fort Smith Marathon weekend takes place in Fort Smith, Arkansas on March 21, 2027. The half and full marathon start and finish at the River Front Pavilion / Glass Pavilion at 100 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Events include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5 Leg Marathon Relay
- 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay
The full marathon route runs through historic downtown, residential neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with several notable climbs and descents. The half marathon follows the marathon route until about mile 7.5, turns off, and rejoins around mile 9 for the return to the finish. Marathon relay legs are approximately: 5.4 miles (260 ft gain), 4.8 miles (114 ft gain), 4.5 miles (262 ft gain), 6.3 miles (237 ft gain), and 5.5 miles (237 ft gain); these distances and elevation figures are approximate.
Aid stations are placed along both courses with water, Gatorade, basic first-aid supplies, and portable toilets at some stations. Nutrition is provided at selected marathon stations and includes items such as peanut butter pretzels, gummy bears, and GU packets. The race operates a rolling course-closure on a 7-hour pace; runners who exceed hard cutoffs at checkpoints are removed from the course and transported back to the start.
Packet pickup is scheduled prior to race day: Friday March 19 (1:00 pm to 6:00 pm) and Saturday March 20 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm), with a race day pickup option for those who selected it. Participant limits are listed per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
