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Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is usually held in March; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- March
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Field size
- ~12,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- March (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 12,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- littlerockmarathon.raceroster.com
- Official website
- littlerockmarathon.com
About the Little Rock Marathon
Arkansas' flagship marathon weekend, billed as 'the race for every pace,' offering everything from a 5K to the full 26.2 through the streets of the capital. The 2026 edition drew more than 12,000 registrants across all distances.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; Arkansas' largest multi-distance race weekend, famous for awarding the largest finisher's medal in the world
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Arkansas
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Little Rock Marathon: common questions
- When is the Little Rock Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in March. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Little Rock Marathon held?
- In Little Rock, Arkansas.
- What distances does the Little Rock Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Little Rock Marathon?
- About 12,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Little Rock Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at littlerockmarathon.raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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