The start/finish of the half and full marathon will be on the beautiful UAFS campus. 

Marathon

This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with a few significant climbs and descents as well. Race date is Sunday, March 30, 2025 with race starting 7:00 am. 

Half-Marathon

Starts along the marathon route, but turns off around mile 4.5 to go through several neighborhoods.  The route meets up with the marathon route for a couple of miles before turning off again.  The last few miles will be along the marathon route.   

Marathon Relay

The Marathon course is broken into 4 relay legs.  First leg is 6.5 miles long.  Second leg is 6.2 miles.  Third leg is 6.7 miles. Last leg is 6.8 miles.  These distances are approximate and may change slightly as we work on the logistics of setting up relay stations.

 

2024 MJ's Stampede    

Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk

Saturday, September 21

Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR  72901

7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race

Entry Fee: $30 before September 8 and  $40 after September 8 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration.

Participant Packet Pick-Up, Friday, September 20, 11 am - 1 pm and 3 pm - 6 pm at True Grit Running Company 6808 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith AR and Saturday morning from 7 am - 7:45 am at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR  72901.

T-shirts guaranteed for those who register prior to September 7 and at day of race, if available.

Overall Awards for Top three Male & Top Female Finishers in 5K and 10K, Top 3 Masters (40+) Male and Female.

Age Division Awards (3 deep) in 5 year age groups for 10 – 80 & 9 and under for 5K Run, 10K Run, and Timed 5K Walk.

Discounted Hotel rates are available at the Wyndham Fort Smith City Center 700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith AR   479-783-1000  and Hampton Inn 6201-C Rogers Ave, Fort Smith.

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/fort-smith-arkansas/wyndham-fort-smith-city-center/rooms-rates?brand_id=HR&checkInDate=9/20/2024&checkOutDate=9/21/2024&useWRPoints=false&children=0&groupCode=092024STA&adults=1&rooms=1&loc=ChIJj3azjrpMyocRivorFdK3te8&sessionId=1721065234

 

This race goal is to raise funds to provide assistance to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).  

www.teamintraining.org  

In 2022, LLS took bold steps to improve the futures of blood cancer patients and survivors dealing with more than 100 blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and Myeloma.

1. 14 new blood cancer treatment options were approved by FDA, many because of longstanding LLS support.
2.  LLS funded 117 scientists and invested in 17 Therapy Acceleration Program (TAP) partners to advance next-generation blood cancer research.

LLS is thankful for our supporters and volunteers who help continue advancing the LLS mission in Arkansas providing life-saving resources, research, and financial support.  Below is a snapshot of how LLS impacted the people of Arkansas in FY22.

• People in AR who received financial assistance through C0-Pay Assistance Program: $4,401,500.00.
• In travel assistance provided to patients in AR: $66,000.00.
• In Urgent Need financial assistance provided to patients in AR: $79,500.00.
• People and caregivers served by education and services in AR: 916.