The Fort Smith Marathon will challenge runners as they run through historic downtown, residential neighborhoods, and paved trail. The course has many rolling hills with a few significant climbs and descents as well.
The Fort Smith Marathon was the 433rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 388th largest in 2022.
Last year 1.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Fort Smith Marathon the 430th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 394th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 96.78 ranks it as the 386th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest course in Arkansas.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Fort Smith Marathon a PR Score of 96.78. This PR Score ranks it as the 351st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 6th fastest in Arkansas.
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Fort Smith Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 647 feet (197m) Min Elevation: 403 feet (122m)
