The Midsouth Marathon course is a mix of flat and rolling terrain. The elevation at the start/finish line is 270 feet above sea level. The lowest point is 215 feet. The highest is point is 370 feet. The rest of the course is very gentle rolling terrain.
The Mid-South Marathon was the 590th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 593rd largest in 2022.
Its Course Score of 98.60 ranks it as the 266th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Arkansas.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Mid-South Marathon a PR Score of 98.10. This PR Score ranks it as the 253rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Arkansas.
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Mid-South Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 373 feet (113m) Min Elevation: 215 feet (65m)
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This is a runner's race. Nothing fancy just very well supported. Volunteers at water stations are amazing. Food and showers at the high school is always great
I live within driving distance so can't comment on accommodations
hec's review of 2016 Mid-South Marathon.
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Friendliest race EVER!!!! Rural country running with aid every mile to include port-o-potties. Lemme tell ya! Nowhere else will you get a post race meal, shower, indoor plumbing for $40 Bucks! That's right! $40 BUCKS! If you call the race director, he actually answers! If you email the RD he emails you back! What a gem! Oh! By the way it's also a Boston Qualifier! Can't say enough about this small town race!
Race Tips
Be conservative for the first mile as it's a slight grade, but distance yourself from the pack from there to mile 4! Slightly rolling in nature just enough to feel uphill both ways. Not pancake flat, but not a run through mountains!
Being a small town race the hotel choices are limited. My advice is to stay in Memphis. It's only about a hr drive down I55 then to hwy 64. Directions are well laid out on the www.midsouthmarathon.com website.
