19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 1/2 Marathon · 10k · 5k
From the Organizer
The start and finish will be at The Bakery District located off of 7th St. The 5k, 10k, and half marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR with a staggered start.
Age Categories include: 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Awards are given to male and female, each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon?
- 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon is a running event held in Fort Smith, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR at The Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
Nov 7, 2026