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Papa Loco Marathon

Conway, AR
Saturday, January 24, 2026

Description

The mostly flat Team Loco Marathon course consists of 10 out and back sections of the paved Tucker Creek Trail.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, January 24, 2026
2025: Saturday, January 25, 2025


Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 41°F (5°C)
Average High: 50°F (10°C)
Average Low: 33° F (0°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.08
Course Score: 99.08


Race Size

2025: 54 Finishers
2024: 34 Finishers
2023: No Results
2022: 45 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: 43 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2025: 9.3%
2024: 5.9%
2023: N/A
2022: 6.7%
2021: N/A
2020: 2.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 54°F  (12°C)
Low: 24°F  (-4°C)

Race Start Conditions

36°F  (2°C)
Humidity: 72%

Partially cloudy
SSE 5 mph

PR Score

990.8

Course Score

99.08





How does the Papa Loco Marathon Rank?


The Papa Loco Marathon was the 517th largest marathon in the U.S. last year.

This year 9.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.9% of runners qualified for Boston in 2024.

This gives the Papa Loco Marathon the 276th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 21st highest percentage so far in 2025.


Its Course Score of 99.08 ranks it as the 191st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Arkansas.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Papa Loco Marathon a PR Score of 99.08. This PR Score ranks it as the 142nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Arkansas.

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Papa Loco Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 340 feet (103m)
Min Elevation: 288 feet (87m)

Elevation Gain: 445 feet (135m)
Elevation Loss: 445 feet (135m)


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