Arkansas · Marathon
Marathons in Arkansas
Arkansas currently has 10 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Little Rock, Mena, Cotter and Fort Smith have the largest concentration of events.
March (5), November (2) and January (1) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 7 annual marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 10
- Active listings
- 17
- Cities with races
- 12
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Upcoming marathons in Arkansas
All 10 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)Wynne, ARMarathonHalf Marathon5K
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All Abilities MarathonLittle Rock, ARAll Abilities Marathon ParticipantLogan's Run - VendorLogan's Run - VolunteerLogan's Run Participant +1 more
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Little Rockers Kids MarathonLittle Rock, ARLittle Rocker Kids Marathon Final MileProgram Assistant LeaderProgram LeaderProgram Runner +1 more
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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon RelayFort Smith, ARMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~800 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest marathon events in Arkansas
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Little Rock MarathonLittle Rock, AR Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~12,000 runners
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Hogeye Marathon & RelaysSpringdale, AR Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
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Hot Springs MarathonHot Springs, AR Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~1,000 runners
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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon RelayFort Smith, ARMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~800 runners
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Jacob Wells 3 Bridges MarathonLittle Rock, AR Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathon ~600 runners
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Iron Mountain LegendCaddo Valley, AR Usually held in April · date not confirmed42K27K11K ~500 runners
When marathons happen in Arkansas
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 5 upcoming races
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- November
- 2 upcoming races
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Arkansas cities with the most marathons
- Little Rock
- 3 upcoming races
- Mena
- 1 upcoming race
- Cotter
- 1 upcoming race
- Fort Smith
- 1 upcoming race
- Mount Ida
- 1 upcoming race
- Mountain View
- 1 upcoming race
- Wickes
- 1 upcoming race
- Wynne
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Little Rock MarathonLittle Rock, AR Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~12,000 runners
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Hogeye Marathon & RelaysSpringdale, AR Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
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Hot Springs MarathonHot Springs, AR Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~1,000 runners
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Jacob Wells 3 Bridges MarathonLittle Rock, AR Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathon ~600 runners
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Iron Mountain LegendCaddo Valley, AR Usually held in April · date not confirmed42K27K11K ~500 runners
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Arkansas Marathon (Booneville)Booneville, AR Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
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Athens Big Fork Trail MarathonMena, AR Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathon17 Mile ~150 runners
Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Marathons in Arkansas: common questions
- How many marathons are there in Arkansas?
- RaceRove currently lists 10 upcoming marathons in Arkansas with a confirmed date, plus 7 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
- Which Arkansas cities have the most marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Little Rock (3), Mena (1), Cotter (1), Fort Smith (1) and Mount Ida (1).
- When is marathon season in Arkansas?
- Of the upcoming marathons listed, the busiest months are March (5), November (2) and January (1).
- What is the biggest marathon in Arkansas?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in Arkansas is the Little Rock Marathon, with about 12,000 runners across all of its distances.
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