Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

The start/finish of the half and full marathon will be at the River Front Pavilion 100 N B St. Fort Smith, AR 72901.

Marathon

• Course: This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with a few significant climbs and descents as well.
• Race Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 with race starting 7:00 am.

Half-Marathon

• Route: Starts along the marathon route, but turns off around mile 7.5.
• Meeting Point: The route meets up with the marathon route at mile 9 for the return to the finish.

Marathon Relay

• Relay Legs: The Marathon course is broken into 5 relay legs. First leg is 5.4 miles with 260' elevation gain.
• Leg Distances: Second leg is 4.8 miles with 114' elevation gain. Third leg is 4.5 miles with 262' elevation gain.
• Fourth Leg: Fourth leg is 6.3 miles with 237' elevation gain. Last leg is 5.5 miles with 237' elevation gain.
• Team Size: A relay team can consist of two to five people.

Race Guidelines

• Age for Marathon: 16 or over for Marathon.
• Age for Half Marathon: 12 or over for Half Marathon.
• Time Limit: 8 Hour course time limit.

Switching Races

• Registration Switch: Participants may switch between races. The registration fee is based on the current price. The registration fee already paid will be credited toward the new registration.
• Online Requirement: All switches must be completed online.

Transfers

• Transfer Option: After registering, some individuals decide they are unable to participate for some reason. These individuals may opt to transfer their registration to another individual.
• No Refunds: Fort Smith Marathon does not offer refunds for any reason.
• Transfer Deadline: Deadline to transfer is March 15th.
• Transfer Limit: Registrations may not be transferred more than once.

Deferrals

• Deferral Discount: If you are registered for this year’s race and wish to defer to the 2026 race, Fort Smith Marathon provide registrants a discount code for the following year for 50% of their original registration fees paid.
• Non-Transferable: Deferral codes are not transferable. The code can only be used by the person deferring their registration.
• Deferral Request: Deferrals must be received via an email to the Race Director prior to March 1st.

Cancellation Policy

• Safety Measures: The Fort Smith Marathon wants to provide a safe environment for all participants and volunteers. If it is unsafe to start or proceed with the race, the following policies may be enforced.
• Weather Conditions: If weather conditions present a danger to participants, the Fort Smith Marathon maintains the right to cancel or modify the race.
• Responsibility: Fort Smith Marathon asserts that each participant assumes a personal responsibility when entering a running/walking event and accepts the potential risks.

More Information

For more information and registration, visit the official race page: Fort Smith Marathon.