Fort Smith Marathon
Fort Smith Marathon is an Arkansas road marathon through historic downtown, neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with a broad city-tour feel.
Quick facts
- Course starts downtown and mixes neighborhoods with paved trails.
- Rolling terrain and city variety are central to the course.
- 3:00 p.m. hard finish cutoff under a rolling course-closure policy.
- Half marathon and five-leg relay share the same event.
About the Fort Smith Marathon
Fort Smith gives runners a city tour rather than a single-surface out-and-back. Route variety is a big part of the pitch, with the marathon sharing the weekend with a half marathon and relay.
Course
The course starts downtown at the Glass Pavilion and moves through historic streets, neighborhoods, paved trail sections, and rolling terrain. The organizer also publishes a rolling road-closure plan, which signals a course that stays spread out and operationally serious.
Race-day weather
Late March in western Arkansas can warm quickly after sunrise. A 7:00 a.m. start helps, but the rolling terrain can still feel heavier if the air turns humid or breezy.
Past Fort Smith Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
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Fort Smith Marathon FAQ
When is the Fort Smith Marathon?
The 2027 Fort Smith Marathon is on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Is Fort Smith Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Fort Smith Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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