Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run

Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run is held in Fort Smith on November 7, 2026, with the half marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 8 a.m. Age categories stretch from 8 years old to 70 and over, and the race welcomes seasoned runners and complete beginners in the same field.

Awards go to the top three in each men's and women's age group, and every participant receives a finisher medal. That wide age range tells you what to expect: a community half marathon rather than a hunt for fast times, which is exactly the setting many runners want for a first attempt at the distance. Plan on twelve weeks of steady running with one long run a week, working up to 10 or 11 miles, and keep every other day easy enough to recover.