19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
Fort Smith, AR
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
The Bakery District, Fort Smith AR
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46–65°F · some rain risk
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57–78°F
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2024
54–71°F
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59–82°F
dry
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59–69°F
dry
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39–68°F
dry
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50–73°F
dry
2019
39–62°F
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2018
51–64°F
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50–59°F
dry
2016
59–67°F
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About this race
Event Overview
The 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run includes a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon. The event will take place on November 7, 2026, at The Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR. For more details, visit the official race page: Race Registration.
Start and Finish Details
- Location: The Bakery District, off of 7th St.
- Start Time: Events begin at 8:00 a.m.
- End Time: Events conclude by 12:00 noon.
- Staggered Start: All races will have a staggered start from The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR.
Age Categories
- Age Groups: 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24
- Additional Ages: 25-29, 30-34, 35-39
- Continued Categories: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54
- Senior Ages: 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99
Awards and Recognition
- Awards: Given to male and female in each age group.
- Positions: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Finishers Medal: All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.
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