Fort Smith Marathon

4.0

WhereFort Smith, AR, United States

Start time09:00

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Sub-events

30March

Marathon

Distance: Marathon

Start time: 09:00

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Race Details

historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved wooded trails, some challenging hills

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Reviews

general:3.8

course:4

organization:3.7

spectators:3.8

David Weiss

May 20, 2018

Burrrrrrr!!!!! It was hilly and cold!

Well, I've run 48 marathons and this one takes the crown.... th coldest one I've run, mid-upper 20s and windy at the start, and finish. Before the race I enjoyed Little Rock and seeing the Clinton library and Central High where the school's were integrated. Then enjoyed the nice little western town that Ft. Smith is. Easy packet pickup, very hilly course, which a local runner along the way told me was intentional to show the "grit" of the city, ok course, not terribly exciting, but excellent medal and friendly runners along the way. Nice indoor space to enjoy some pretty good post race food.... did I mention it was freezing?!

3.0

Rebecca Keever

February 19, 2017

Surprisingly Enjoyable Small Scale Marathon

This was my Arkansas race for my 50 state quest. This was actually a very hilly course! I enjoyed most of course - beautiful neighborhoods and paved park land trails. The last few miles were less pleasant (highway). Although spectators were few they were very, very supportive. Often they would stand and cheer as you ran by. The park rangers on horses throughout the paved trail portion of the run was fun. Fort Smith was a very cool little city too with a lot of city art and restaurants.

4.0

Marvin Glenn

March 15, 2016

This was my first marathon.

I am happy to have completed this difficult marathon, but I wonder what happened to my first place in division trophy. I was told that trophies would not be awarded in person as advertised, but would be mailed to winners. Mine has not arrived, a month after the event.