Fort Smith Marathon
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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon and Relays
The Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, and 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay take place in Fort Smith, Arkansas on March 21, 2027. The start and finish are at the River Front Pavilion (Glass Pavilion), 100 N B St, Fort Smith, AR 72901.
The marathon course passes through historic downtown, residential neighborhoods and scenic paved trails. The route features rolling terrain with several notable climbs and descents. The half marathon follows the marathon route initially, turns off near mile 7.5, and rejoins the marathon around mile 9 for the return to the finish.
The marathon relay is divided into five legs with approximate distances and elevation gains: 5.4 miles (260 feet), 4.8 miles (114 feet), 4.5 miles (262 feet), 6.3 miles (237 feet), and 5.5 miles (237 feet). Relay exchange locations are listed along the course and aid stations are positioned at regular intervals.
Aid stations provide water, Gatorade, basic first aid, and portable toilets at some locations. Marathon aid stations 5 through 11 also offer nutrition items including peanut butter pretzels, gummy bears, and GU packets. The event uses a rolling course closure with a seven hour overall pace and strictly enforced cutoffs; runners who exceed cutoff times will be shuttled back to the start.
Participant caps are listed for each distance: entries are limited for the marathon, half marathon, and relays. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
