
19TH Annual
19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Fort Smith, AR, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99
Awards are given to male and female, each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
89,496
as of 2023
City Elevation
506 ft
Nearest Airport
FSM
Fort Smith Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 101 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
Nov 7, 2026