

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)
Fort Smith's Medal Madness offers a fast, flat loop course with multiple distances.
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Fort Smith, AR
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Medal Madness series at Fort Smith, Arkansas, provides a straightforward racing experience across 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The courses are designed as out-and-back loops, emphasizing a fast and flat profile ideal for runners aiming for personal bests.
With a generous 3.5-hour time limit, this event welcomes a range of abilities. Runners can expect a well-organized race day with convenient packet pickup and clear instructions for parking. The focus is on a no-frills, efficient race day centered around the running itself, with finisher medals and awards celebrating achievements.
Race-provided description
US Road Running Races US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people. Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line. A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help. View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
7200 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR, 72903
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
1 year running
~4 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:13:39
typical high 88°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
88°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4
Median time
1:50:25
Latest turnout
4
States
2
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38) is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38) take place?
It takes place in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What distances does the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38) course flat and good for a PR?
The Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4 runners who have completed the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38).
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