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Half Marathon races near Fort Smith

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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Fort Smith

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Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

Fort Smith · 9 km away

JUL 1

Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Fort Smith · 9 km away

AUG 2

Run · road · Half Marathon

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)

Fort Smith · 9 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Fort Smith

Fort Smith · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Fort Smith

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Hero Half Marathon

The Hero Half Marathon is a Fayetteville race-day fundraiser featuring a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 2-person relay, a quarter marathon, a 5K, and a Spark One Mile. The Spark Foundation and Fayetteville Firefighters' IAFF Local 2866 organize the event. A 15-week training program for the half marathon is also available. The race supports local organizations and community fitness initiatives, aligning with The Spark Foundation's mission to support schools, health, and active living. A notable tradition is the Firefighter Challenge, where participants run the half marathon in full bunker gear. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each division. The event is held in conjunction with The Spark Foundation's Cow Paddy Run and Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K and 5K.

19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

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.

Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (45)

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.

Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith (45) November

Turkey Trails - Fayetteville

Turkey Trails - Fayetteville is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with choices from a short kids' dash up to a half marathon. The main menu covers 5K, 10K, and half marathon races, plus an untimed 1 Mile option and a Kid's Dash for children ages 10 and under. Races start at 8 a.m., and runners who cannot be there in person can choose a virtual option and still earn the event swag. The setup leans family-friendly rather than hardcore-only: kids get their own dash, children 12 and under have reduced pricing for the 5K and 10K, and kids can even run the dash for free if they skip the swag. Timed events use chip timing with live results and awards, while the 1 Mile and Kid's Dash stay untimed. Finishers receive items such as custom bibs, designer shirts, and medals, with free race photos and treats waiting after the finish.

Vendor Expo - Fayetteville Half Marathon

Lake Vian Hilltop Run

Lake Vian Hilltop Run is a late-winter trail race on a short 2-mile loop beside Lake Vian, with distances from a 4 Miler up to a 100 Miler. The setup is built around repeated laps: runners come back through the cheer zone and aid area every 2 miles, which makes it easy to refuel, get encouragement, and manage gear without disappearing deep into the woods. The event is chip timed, all distances share a morning start window, and the long races run under a cutoff that reaches into the following day. The loop mixes paved sections with single track dirt trail, then winds through the woods to a hilltop view over Lake Vian. The race serves both short-distance runners and ultrarunners, with a half marathon, 50k, 50 Miler, 100k, and 100 Miler on the menu alongside the 4 Miler. Runners can set up personal aid stations and campsites before race day, and early starts are allowed for people worried about the cutoff, though early starters and drop-downs do not count for podium places. Anyone who finishes at least 4 miles gets a medal, 100-mile finishers get a buckle, and podium awards go to the top three humans in each category without separate gender divisions. Race photography is included and free to download or share.

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay

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.

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About Half Marathon races in Fort Smith

Fort Smith Training Notes

Fort Smith hosts 12 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

The Arkansas River Trail is a 3-mile paved line along the Arkansas River. True Grit Running Company keeps it social with Thursday 6:00 PM Grit Group Run miles from the shop. The Grit Group Run gives locals a 3-mile out-and-back, so Z2 can stay short or stretch longer. Ben Geren track works for intervals, and College 4 - Out and back fits steady weekday mileage. The trail has a 28 km section that gains 7,025 m. 1M, MJ's Stampede, and Run for the Girls anchor the race calendar.

Fort Smith riders split time between riverfront base miles and Ben Geren Regional Park dirt. The riverfront gives you a 3-mile paved spin along the Arkansas River when the legs need easy cadence. Ben Geren Regional Park brings over 14 miles of mountain biking trails, with Roller Coaster, Zippidee Doo Dah, and Elvis in the local singletrack mix. The park also has a 9-mile paved trail and adds over 4 miles of well-maintained paths. No named cycling club shows up here, so locals talk routes first. The Ozark Highlands Trail is where the climbs live, and Ben Geren is where fast descents and natural obstacles keep things honest.

Summer mileage owns the calendar from June 8 to August 1. True Grit Running Company's Summer Mileage Training Group meets Monday-Saturday at 6:00 AM, with Ben Geren Storm Shelter mileage plus core and legs Monday-Thursday. Southside Track gets Friday mileage plus ladder drills, and Riverfront Trail gets the Saturday long run. Locals keep dogs home when the temperature is above 85 degrees. Winter changes the rhythm more than the routes. Group runs keep going until lightning, ice, or other severe weather conditions cancel the day, and both runners and riders shift toward cleaner windows for steady Z2.