Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay 2027

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.