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Fort Smith Marathon

Fort Smith, AR
Sunday, March 30, 2025

  1 Stars from 1 Reviews

Description

The Fort Smith Marathon will challenge runners as they run through historic downtown, residential neighborhoods, and paved trail. The course has many rolling hills with a few significant climbs and descents as well.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Sunday, March 30, 2025
2024: Cancelled


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 67°F (19°C)
Average High: 79°F (26°C)
Average Low: 55° F (12°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.78
Course Score: 96.78


Race Size

2024: No Results
2023: 63 Finishers
2022: 67 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results
2019: 71 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: 1.6%
2022: 3%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: 2.8%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 7 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 69°F  (21°C)
Low: 48°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

54°F  (12°C)
Humidity: 91%

Overcast
ESE 10 mph

PR Score

668.96

Course Score

96.78





How does the Fort Smith Marathon Rank?


The Fort Smith Marathon was the 433rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 388th largest in 2022.

Last year 1.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Fort Smith Marathon the 430th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 394th highest percentage in 2022.


Its Course Score of 96.78 ranks it as the 387th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest course in Arkansas.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Fort Smith Marathon a PR Score of 96.78. This PR Score ranks it as the 352nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 6th fastest in Arkansas.

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Fort Smith Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 647 feet (197m)
Min Elevation: 403 feet (122m)

Elevation Gain: 1337 feet (407m)
Elevation Loss: 1337 feet (407m)


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Recent Fort Smith Marathon Reviews

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DDL's review of 2023 Fort Smith Marathon.   

1 / 5 Stars

Review

No mile markers, not well marked, aid stations were good. Friendly support.


Race Tips

Run hills!!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Plenty of hotels close, parking was super easy.