Fort Smith, AR
Sunday, March 21, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Sunday, March 21, 2027Course Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 67°F (19°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 96.78Race Size
2026: 84 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 4.8%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 71°F (22°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
55°F (13°C) |
PR Score |
95.42 |
Course Score |
96.78 |
The Fort Smith Marathon was the 408th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.
In 2026, 4.8% of Fort Smith Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 1.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Fort Smith Marathon ranked 432nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 141st so far in 2026. In Arkansas, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Fort Smith Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Fort Smith Marathon has a Course Score of 96.78, ranking it as the 405th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in Arkansas.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Fort Smith Marathon a PR Score of 96.78. The PR Score ranks the Fort Smith Marathon as the 369th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in Arkansas.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Fort Smith Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Arkansas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 647 feet (197m)
Min Elevation: 403 feet (122m)
Elevation Gain: 1337 feet (407m)
Elevation Loss: 1337 feet (407m)
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