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Arkansas Marathon

Booneville, AR
Saturday, October 10, 2026


  2 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, October 10, 2026
2025: TBD

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 75°F (23°C)
Average Low: 50° F (10°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 94.88
Course Score: 97.17

Race Size

2025: 16 Finishers
2024: 14 Finishers
2023: 20 Finishers
2022: 26 Finishers
2021: 31 Finishers
2020: 27 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: 0%
2020: 7.5%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 8 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 78°F  (26°C)
Low: 53°F  (12°C)

Race Start Conditions

56°F  (13°C)
Humidity: 83%

Clear
ESE 5 mph

PR Score

95.32

Course Score

97.17






Arkansas Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Arkansas Marathon was the 566th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 563rd largest marathon in the U.S..

The Arkansas Marathon has a Course Score of 97.17, ranking it as the 394th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest marathon course in Arkansas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Arkansas Marathon a PR Score of 94.88. The PR Score ranks the Arkansas Marathon as the 425th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 8th best marathon for a PR in Arkansas.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Arkansas Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Arkansas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Arkansas Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed394th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 7th fastest marathon course in Arkansas
Top 86% Nationally#7 of 8 in Arkansas
PR Potential425th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 8th best marathon for a PR in Arkansas
Top 92% Nationally#8 of 8 in Arkansas
Race Size566th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 9th largest marathon in Arkansas
Based on 2025 results
Top 96% Nationally#9 of 10 in Arkansas

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 714 feet (217m)
Min Elevation: 441 feet (134m)

Elevation Gain: 1144 feet (348m)
Elevation Loss: 1144 feet (348m)


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Race Reviews


2.0
Based on 2 reviews
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Hills, Highway, and Silence

Full Review:

- I got 1,585ft of elevation gain throughout this course.
- The highway (which is what the course is run on) is not closed during this marathon, and though there is a heavy police presence, cars still fly around you.
- There is no crowd support and limited aid stations. After mile 16, I wanted water and didn't see any for over 2 miles.

Race Tips:

- Expect hills, steep hills, even a mile long hill between 16-17 miles.
Reviewed by NA About 2025

Very small field of runners, minimal crowd support

Full Review:

Very small field of runners, minimal crowd support, and is run on a county highway that has a heavy slanted curve at times.

Race Tips:

If you run this, assume you will be running a solo run. Crowd support along the route is limited to the aid stations.
Reviewed by Ah About 2016