Upcoming Races in Fort Smith

Endurance Grid lists 30 races in Fort Smith, Arkansas, from October 2026 to August 2027.

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Sport

Racing in Fort Smith

The Fort Smith race calendar is busiest in October, November, and January. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, and 1K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

89,496

as of 2023

City Elevation

506 ft

Nearest Airport

FSM

Fort Smith Regional Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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30 races in Fort Smith

October 2026 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

4 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in October.

Oct

Sat

Running

Haunted 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (42)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K

Avg 76° / 51°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 76° / 51°506 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K

5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR

Avg 76° / 51°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 76° / 51°506 ft city elevation

Oct

Fri

Running

Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 70° / 46°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 70° / 46°506 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Whitney's Race 2026

Fort Smith Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K

Avg 70° / 45°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 70° / 45°506 ft city elevation

November 2026 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

4 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in November.

Nov

Sat

Running

19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

The Bakery District, Fort Smith, AR

Avg 67° / 43°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 43°506 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 67° / 43°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 43°506 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (47)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 61° / 38°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 61° / 38°506 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Turkey Wobble at the Brewery - Walk and Ride

7500 Fort Chaffee Blvd, Fort Smith, AR

Avg 58° / 36°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 36°506 ft city elevation

December 2026 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

3 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (49)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 56° / 34°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 34°506 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk Project Compassion

7200 South Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 56° / 34°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 34°506 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (51)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 52° / 32°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 52° / 32°506 ft city elevation

January 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

3 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in January.

Jan

Fri

Running

FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL

7000 TAYLOR AVENUE, SUITE 1, Fort Smith, AR

Avg 51° / 30°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 30°506 ft city elevation

Jan

Sat

Running

New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 51° / 30°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 30°506 ft city elevation

Jan

Sat

Running

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (03)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 51° / 29°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 29°506 ft city elevation

February 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in February.

Feb

Sat

Running

Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 55° / 31°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 55° / 31°506 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

Running

Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 58° / 35°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 35°506 ft city elevation

March 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

3 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in March.

Mar

Sat

Running

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (10)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 62° / 39°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 39°506 ft city elevation

Mar

Sat

Running

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 67° / 43°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 43°506 ft city elevation

Mar

Sun

Running

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

100 N B St 100 N B St., Fort Smith, AR

Half Marathon · Marathon

Avg 67° / 43°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 43°506 ft city elevation

April 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

3 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in April.

Apr

Sat

Running

Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 72° / 46°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 46°506 ft city elevation

Apr

Sat

Running

2026 Run for Autism and resource event

70 S 7th St, Fort Smith, AR

1 Mile · 5K · 8K / 5 Mile

Avg 75° / 50°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 75° / 50°506 ft city elevation

Apr

Sat

Running

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 75° / 50°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 75° / 50°506 ft city elevation

May 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in May.

May

Sat

Running

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 78° / 55°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 78° / 55°506 ft city elevation

May

Sat

Running

Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 81° / 59°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 81° / 59°506 ft city elevation

June 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in June.

Jun

Sat

Running

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 87° / 66°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 87° / 66°506 ft city elevation

Jun

Sat

Running

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 91° / 70°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 91° / 70°506 ft city elevation

July 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in July.

Jul

Sat

Running

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 93° / 72°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 93° / 72°506 ft city elevation

Jul

Sat

Running

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 94° / 72°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 94° / 72°506 ft city elevation

August 2027 Fort Smith, Arkansas Races

2 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas in August.

Aug

Sat

Running

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (32)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 95° / 72°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 95° / 72°506 ft city elevation

Aug

Sat

Running

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34)

7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 94° / 71°·506 ft city elevation

Avg 94° / 71°506 ft city elevation

Races near Fort Smith

Oct

Sat

Running

Paint Chaffee Pink

5 miles awayCelebration Garden and Wellness Park, Barling, AR

1 Mile

Avg 76° / 51°·467 ft city elevation

Avg 76° / 51°467 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

13 miles away305 E Center St, Greenwood, AR

Avg 73° / 48°·580 ft city elevation

Avg 73° / 48°580 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run

14 miles away#2 W. Center, Greenwood, AR

Avg 54° / 33°·580 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 33°580 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Zombie Fun Run 5k or 1mile

15 miles away9500 Pirates Point, Cedarville, AR

Avg 70° / 44°

Oct

Sat

Running

MASH DASH 5K

20 miles away105 West Main Street, Charleston, AR

Avg 71° / 46°

Mar

Sat

Running

Wild Boots Run

33 miles away86187 S 4660 Rd, Stilwell, OK

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 65° / 42°

Feb

27–28

Sat–Sun

Running

Lake Vian Hilltop Run

35 miles awayLake Vian, Vian, OK

4 Mile · Half Marathon · 50K · 50 Mile · 100K · 100 Mile

Avg 56° / 36°·863 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 36°863 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Farmington Jingle Jog

46 miles away12327 N. Hwy 170, Farmington, AR

1K · 5K

Avg 52° / 30°·1,222 ft city elevation

Avg 52° / 30°1,222 ft city elevation

Sep

Sat

RunningRuckingTrail Running+1

KROP - Kaizen Rite of Passage

47 miles away19679 S 550 Rd, Tahlequah, OK

4 Mile · 8 Mile · 50K

Avg 82° / 57°·817 ft city elevation

Avg 82° / 57°817 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Hero Half Marathon

49 miles away251 N West Ave, Fayetteville, AR

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 71° / 47°·1,246 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 47°1,246 ft city elevation

Oct–Nov

31–1

Sat–Sun

Trail RunningDuathlonMountain Bike+1

Beast of Burden

49 miles away2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR

Avg 65° / 43°·1,246 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 43°1,246 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

49 miles away2850 Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 63° / 38°·1,246 ft city elevation

Avg 63° / 38°1,246 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Fort Smith, Arkansas?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 30 upcoming races in Fort Smith, Arkansas, spanning 1 sport.

What kinds of races are held in Fort Smith?

Fort Smith hosts running races.

Is there a race season in Fort Smith?

Races in Fort Smith run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.

What race distances can you find in Fort Smith?

Upcoming races in Fort Smith cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

What other cities near Fort Smith have races?

Nearby race cities include Fayetteville.