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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
About Fort Smith, AR
Population
89,496
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Fort Smith, Arkansas on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at The Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
Nov 7, 2026