Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Arkansas has 10 active marathons this year. Races are most common in March, November, and April. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or mostly flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 40°F to 67°F.
Popular races include the Little Rock Marathon, Hogeye Marathon, and Athens Big-Fork Trail Marathon. 6 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the White River Marathon — 10.9% BQ and 3 Bridges Marathon — 7.8% BQ.
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Athens Big-Fork Trail MarathonBig Fork, AR01/03/2026 |  Very Hilly 184 Finishers |
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Papa Loco MarathonConway, AR02/08/2026 |  Mostly Flat41 Finishers |
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Little Rock MarathonLittle Rock, AR03/01/2026 |  Rolling Hills1,208 Finishers |
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Mission Run in the Ozarks MarathonMountain View, AR03/28/2026 |  Hilly6 Finishers |
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Fort Smith MarathonFort Smith, AR03/29/2026 | Rolling Hills84 Finishers |
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Hogeye MarathonSpringdale, AR04/11/2026 | Rolling Hills294 Finishers |
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Arkansas MarathonBooneville, AR10/12/2024 | Rolling Hills14 Finishers |
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Mid-South MarathonWynne, AR11/01/2025 | Rolling Hills20 Finishers |
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White River MarathonCotter, AR11/21/2026 | Mostly Flat147 Finishers |
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3 Bridges MarathonLittle Rock, AR12/05/2026 |  Very Flat180 Finishers |
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