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.
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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.
2027 Fort Smith Marathon registration
Registration for the 2027 Fort Smith Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
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.
How do I register for the Fort Smith Marathon?
Register for the Fort Smith Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/fort-smith-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
Can I use the Fort Smith Marathon for Boston qualifying?
Marathon Scout marks the Fort Smith Marathon as a Boston qualifier. Check the current Boston qualifying times and confirm current course certification with the race before registering. Starting with 2027 registration, the B.A.A. adds 5 minutes to times from courses with 1,500 to 2,999 feet of net downhill and 10 minutes to courses with 3,000 to 5,999 feet, and does not accept courses with 6,000 feet or more. See the net-downhill course index if this course loses significant elevation.
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