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Hogeye Marathon

Springdale, AR
Saturday, April 17, 2027


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Course Description
The course takes runners past the city’s five major parks and, as in previous years, will include a portion of the Lake Fayetteville Trail. The course will be run primarily on Springdale streets, but sections will run through Johnson and Fayetteville, and a small portion of the 26.2-mile course will take place on the Razorback Greenway.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, April 17, 2027
2026: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 52°F (11°C)
Average High: 65°F (18°C)
Average Low: 40° F (4°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.84
Course Score: 97.84


Race Size

2026: 397 Finishers
2025: 294 Finishers
2024: 297 Finishers
2023: 218 Finishers
2022: 172 Finishers
2021: 191 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 2%
2025: 4.8%
2024: 5.4%
2023: 3.7%
2022: 7%
2021: 5.2%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 71°F  (22°C)
Low: 45°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

46°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 79%

Clear
S 7 mph

PR Score

97.17

Course Score

97.78









Hogeye Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Hogeye Marathon was the 214th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 188th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 2% of Hogeye Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 4.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Hogeye Marathon ranked 291st among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 191st so far in 2026. In Arkansas, it ranked 5th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Hogeye Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The Hogeye Marathon has a Course Score of 97.84, ranking it as the 358th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest marathon course in Arkansas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Hogeye Marathon a PR Score of 97.84. The PR Score ranks the Hogeye Marathon as the 304th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in Arkansas.

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

Hogeye Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed358th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 6th fastest marathon course in Arkansas
Top 78% Nationally#6 of 8 in Arkansas
PR Potential304th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in Arkansas
Top 66% Nationally#6 of 8 in Arkansas
Boston Qualifier Rate291st highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 5th highest BQ percentage in Arkansas
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 61% Nationally#5 of 7 in Arkansas
Race Size214th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd largest marathon in Arkansas
Based on 2025 results
Top 37% Nationally#2 of 10 in Arkansas

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 1392 feet (424m)
Min Elevation: 1160 feet (353m)


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