Arkansas · Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
White River Marathon
White River Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Cotter, Arkansas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 750 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Cotter, AR
- Field size
- ~750 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Cotter, Arkansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 750 runners
- Course
- Flat, negative-elevation out-and-back course along the White River; max 644 ft, min 428 ft, ~482 ft total gain / ~640 ft loss
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- whiterivermarathon.com
About the White River Marathon
Everyone loves finishing in the park! White River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Boston Qualifier Shoe Recycling Drive - bring your old shoes to us! Flat Course along the White River! Registration is limited to 750 participants - sells out! Family & Runner friendly atmosphere! Pasta Dinner is back! Schedule: Nov 20 | Friday: 5:30 - 7:30pm Packet Pickup & Pasta Dinner at Cotter Schools Nov. 21 | Saturday | 5:30 am - 6:40 am Packet Pickup at Cotter Schools Nov. 21 | Saturday | 7:00 am All race star…
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White River Marathon: common questions
- When is the White River Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the White River Marathon held?
- In Cotter, Arkansas.
- What distances does the White River Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the White River Marathon?
- About 750 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 White River Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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