Arkansas · Marathon
Marathons in Arkansas
Arkansas currently has 16 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Little Rock, Mena, Caddo Valley and Cotter have the largest concentration of events.
March (6), January (3) and April (2) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 1 annual marathon is waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 16
- Active listings
- 17
- Cities with races
- 12
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Upcoming marathons in Arkansas
All 16 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)Wynne, ARMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~24 runners
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All Abilities MarathonLittle Rock, ARAll Abilities Marathon ParticipantLogan's Run - VendorLogan's Run - VolunteerLogan's Run Participant +1 more ~100 runners
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Little Rockers Kids MarathonLittle Rock, ARLittle Rocker Kids Marathon Final MileProgram Assistant LeaderProgram LeaderProgram Runner +1 more ~1,600 runners
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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon RelayFort Smith, ARMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~800 runners
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Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full MarathonMountain View, ARMarathonHalf Marathon5K10K ~7 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest marathon events in Arkansas
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Little Rockers Kids MarathonLittle Rock, ARLittle Rocker Kids Marathon Final MileProgram Assistant LeaderProgram LeaderProgram Runner +1 more ~1,600 runners
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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon RelayFort Smith, ARMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~800 runners
When marathons happen in Arkansas
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 6 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 1 upcoming race
- November
- 2 upcoming races
- December
- 2 upcoming races
Arkansas cities with the most marathons
- Little Rock
- 5 upcoming races
- Mena
- 2 upcoming races
- Caddo Valley
- 1 upcoming race
- Cotter
- 1 upcoming race
- Fort Smith
- 1 upcoming race
- Hot Springs
- 1 upcoming race
- Mount Ida
- 1 upcoming race
- Mountain View
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Arkansas Marathon (Booneville)Booneville, AR Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Marathons in Arkansas: common questions
- How many marathons are there in Arkansas?
- RaceRove currently lists 16 upcoming marathons in Arkansas with a confirmed date, plus 1 annual event whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
- Which Arkansas cities have the most marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Little Rock (5), Mena (2), Caddo Valley (1), Cotter (1) and Fort Smith (1).
- When is marathon season in Arkansas?
- Of the upcoming marathons listed, the busiest months are March (6), January (3) and April (2).
- What is the biggest marathon in Arkansas?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in Arkansas is the Little Rock Marathon, with about 12,000 runners across all of its distances.
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