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2026-2027 Running Races in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Upcoming running races in and near Fort Smith, Arkansas - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

29 upcoming races · 25 with finish-time stats

5K Races 2710K Races 22Half Marathons 18
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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Fort Smith races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field289 finishers19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathonmost recent editionLongest-running19th year19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathonannual tradition
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (42) Fort Smith, AR5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K Fort Smith, AR5KFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run Fort Smith, AR5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Whitney's Race 2026 Fort Smith, AR5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 202619th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Fort Smith, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45) Fort Smith, AR5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (47) Fort Smith, AR5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion Fort Smith, AR5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (49) Fort Smith, AR5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (51) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL Fort Smith, AR5KFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (03) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (10) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Mar 21, 2027Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay Fort Smith, ARMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $80Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 20272026 Run for Autism Fort Smith, AR8K5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (32) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Fort Smith. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Fort Smith

What race distances can I run in Fort Smith?

Fort Smith has 5K (27), 10K (22), Half Marathon (18). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.

When is race season in Fort Smith?

October is the busiest month for races in Fort Smith, with 4 of the 29, followed by November with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Fort Smith races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 25 races in Fort Smith with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:18, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a race in Fort Smith?

Browse Fort Smith run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.