Races Marathon · Fort Smith, USA
Fort Smith Marathon
Fort Smith Marathon is a rolling marathon in Fort Smith, USA, held each March. The course starts at the Glass Pavilion in downtown Fort Smith and uses neighbourhood streets and paved trails. The organiser describes the terrain as rolling. An optional detour climbs to the Fort Smith Amphitheater. Race mornings in Fort Smith in March are usually cool to mild, around 5 to 18°C, with a chance of rain. Fort Smith's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
March
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Race mornings in Fort Smith in March are usually cool to mild, around 5 to 18°C, with a chance of rain.
Racing this course well
The course starts at the Glass Pavilion in downtown Fort Smith and uses neighbourhood streets and paved trails. The organiser describes the terrain as rolling. An optional detour climbs to the Fort Smith Amphitheater.
Fort Smith's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $100, rising after 15 January 2027 (2027 race)
- Places
- 150 runners
Official Fort Smith Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 7 hours, with hard cutoffs at aid stations
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5-leg marathon relay, 2-leg half-marathon relay
The course in numbers
The optional AMP Challenge detour climbs to the Fort Smith Amphitheater.
- Surface
- Streets and paved trails
Worth knowing
- Entries are capped because of a limited medal order.
- The race is part of a four-year Landmark Medal Series featuring local landmarks.
Pick your goal for Fort Smith
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Fort Smith Marathon?
- It is held each March in Fort Smith, USA. Check the official Fort Smith Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Fort Smith Marathon course flat?
- The course starts at the Glass Pavilion in downtown Fort Smith and uses neighbourhood streets and paved trails. The organiser describes the terrain as rolling. An optional detour climbs to the Fort Smith Amphitheater.
- How do I enter the Fort Smith Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $100, rising after 15 January 2027 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Fort Smith Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Fort Smith Marathon's profile and the March weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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