Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run
Fort Smith, AR
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
70 N 7th St, Fort Smith AR
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46–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
57–78°F
dry
2024
54–71°F
dry
2023
59–82°F
dry
2022
59–69°F
dry
2021
39–68°F
dry
2020
50–73°F
dry
2019
39–62°F
rain
2018
51–64°F
rain
2017
50–59°F
dry
2016
59–67°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: 70 N 7th St, Fort Smith, AR
- Start/Finish: The Bakery District off of 7th St
- Race Times: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with staggered starts
Race Distances
- 5k: A quick run through the scenic areas
- 10k: A challenging distance for seasoned runners
- Half Marathon: A longer race for those looking to push their limits
- Start Locations: The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR
Age Categories
- 8-10: Young runners
- 11-14: Youth categories
- 15-19: Teen runners
- 20-24: Young adults, plus additional categories up to 70+
Awards and Recognition
- Medals: All race day participants will receive a finishers medal
- Top Finishers: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group
- Gender Categories: Awards given separately for male and female
- Celebration: Join us in recognizing our top athletes!
More Information
- Event Link: Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run
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