US Road Running - Fort Smith

JUL
4
2026
Run on Independence Day 2026 at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, each on looped out-and-back courses. The event features finisher medals, series points, and a fun Best Costume contest.
Sat 4 Jul 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The US Road Running Eagle event takes place on July 4, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The races start at Ben Geren Regional Park, located at 7200 Zero Street.

Available Distances

The event offers three race distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

All three races start together.

Course Details

The 5K and 10K share a common out-and-back course segment measuring 0.78 miles (1.56 miles round trip). The 5K is completed by running this segment two times. The 10K requires running the same segment four times.

The Half Marathon course is a separate 1.09-mile out-and-back segment (2.18 miles round trip). Runners complete this loop six times to finish the half marathon distance. The overall time limit for the courses is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Event Logistics

Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the race start and concludes 10 minutes before the start. All participants must register online in advance; there is no on-site registration. Parking is available in the lot across from the playground.

Additional Features

The event includes finisher medals and awards. It is part of a series where participants can earn points. There is a "Best Costume" category. Event merchandise is available through an online gear shop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km