Expo and Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Get ready for an exciting race weekend! Join us at the True Grit Running Company 6808 Rogers Avenue, Suite B, where the fun begins before race day! This is your chance to pick up your race packet and explore the latest in health, fitness, and running gear. We will start with a Shake Out Run at 8 am. The first 25 people at the Shakeout run will receive a custom mug.
Packet Pickup Details:
All participants are required to pick up their race packets at the True Grit Running Company Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, unless you specifically registered for the Race Day Packet Pickup option.
- Picking Up for Someone Else: We consider everyone a runner, and we're happy to allow friends to pick up packets on behalf of others
- Race Day Pickup Option: Prefer to pick up your packet on the morning of the race? For a $5 fee, you can opt into Race Day Packet Pickup by registering in advance through Runsignup.
Don't miss out – come join us for a pre-race celebration and get everything you need for race day!
Running the Numbers
Due to a limited number of medals ordered, race entries are capped, so secure your spot today before it’s too late!
Starting in the heart of historic downtown Fort Smith, this scenic and challenging course will take you through beautiful neighborhoods, scenic trails, and rolling terrain. It’s an experience you won’t forget— but hurry, spaces are filling up fast!
Race Day: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Sign up now to guarantee your place in this unforgettable marathon and earn your exclusive finisher's medal!
Each distance as follows:
- The Marathon: 125 participants
- The Half-Marathon: 300 participants
- Relay: 175 participants
Race starting times
Who’s ready to race?
All races start at 7 am.
We’ll see you at the finish line!
Pacers
We have pacers to help runners achieve their goals more effectively. Here are the pacer times for the Marathon:
- 3:30
- 3:45
- 4:00
- 4:15
- 4:30
- 4:45
- 5:00
- 5:15
- 5:30
- 5:45
- 6:00
Half Marathon:
- 1:40
- 1:50
- 2:00
- 2:15
- 2:30
- 2:45
- 3:00
- 3:15
- 3:30
Fort Smith Marathon Course Closure & Cutoff Policy
The Fort Smith Marathon follows a rolling course closure to ensure runner safety and timely reopening of roads.
Key Cutoff Guidelines
- Soft Close Zone: If you are approaching the cutoff pace, the Aid Station Captain will warn you that you are nearing the soft close zone.
- Hard Cutoff: If you exceed the cutoff time at any checkpoint, you must stop running and will be shuttled back to the starting line.
The course is designed to close on an 8-hour pace. Runners who fall behind these times will not be allowed to continue, as sidewalks are not available for safe return to the finish line.
Hard Cutoff Times
| Aid Station | Mile Marker | Cutoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aid Station #5 | 7.92 miles | 9:30 AM |
| Aid Station #6 | 10.21 miles | 10:15 AM |
| Aid Station #7 | 12.75 miles | 11:00 AM |
| Aid Station #8 | 15 miles | 11:45 AM |
| Aid Station #9 | 17.75 miles | 12:30 PM |
| Aid Station #10 | 20.75 miles | 1:20 PM |
| Aid Station #11 | 22.15 miles | 1:45 PM |
| Aid Station #12 | 25 miles | 2:40 PM |
| Finish Line | 26.2 miles | 3:00 PM |
Important Notes
⚠️ Cutoff times are strictly enforced. If you reach an aid station past the cutoff, you will be shuttled back to the start.
⚠️ Do not argue with aid station personnel about cutoffs—they are in place for safety and city road reopening.
⚠️ Plan your pace accordingly to stay within the allotted time.
Thank you for your cooperation in making the Fort Smith Marathon a smooth and safe event for all participants!
Awards
Marathon
- Overall: Top Male and Female
- Top 3: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
- All Marathon finishers receive a medal
Half-Marathon
- Overall: Top Male and Female
- Top 3: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
- All Half-Marathon finishers receive a medal
5 Leg Relay
- Overall: Top Male, Female, and Co-Ed Team
- All Relay leg finishers receive a medal.
Any questions? Contact us today!
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