Half Marathon races near Arkoma

The Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run begins and ends at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. The race hub is located near The Bakery on 6th and 7th Streets. This FCA-organized road race offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Now in its 19th year, the event uses a staggered start, with all races beginning in the morning and concluding by noon. The course accommodates a broad spectrum of participants, from children aged 8-10 to runners 70 and older. Awards for first, second, and third place are given to men and women within each age group. All participants will receive a finisher's medal. Results from recent races are publicly available, and updates are posted on the event's Facebook page.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is a US Road Running event held in Fort Smith, Arkansas, starting at 7200 Zero Street. It is a morning road race offering three distances, beginning at 8:30 AM. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as no race-day signups are available. The 5K and 10K races utilize a 0.78-mile out-and-back loop; the 5K completes this twice, and the 10K completes it four times. The half marathon course incorporates a 1.09-mile out-and-back segment, repeated six times. All participants have a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Finishers receive medals, awards are given, best costumes are acknowledged, and the event contributes to US Road Running series points.

The Fort Smith Marathon begins and ends at the River Front Pavilion, also known as the Glass Pavilion, located at 100 N. B Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This March event offers a full marathon, a half marathon, and a five-leg marathon relay, allowing participants to select the full distance, a shorter solo race, or a team option on the marathon course. The marathon course crosses historic downtown, adjacent neighborhoods, paved trails, and undulating terrain featuring significant climbs and descents. The half marathon follows the marathon route initially, diverging around mile 7.5, and reconnecting near mile 9 for the return to the finish. Relay teams divide the marathon into five segments, each approximately 4.5 to 6.3 miles long, with individual elevation changes. Pre-race amenities include coffee, donuts, packet pickup, and a shakeout run. Post-race, participants receive food, can review results, and awards for the full and half marathons are distributed.