Arkansas · Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
White River Marathon
White River Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Cotter, Arkansas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 750 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Cotter, AR
- Field size
- ~750 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Cotter, Arkansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 750 runners
- Course
- Flat, negative-elevation out-and-back course along the White River; max 644 ft, min 428 ft, ~482 ft total gain / ~640 ft loss
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- whiterivermarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 482 ft gain, 640 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 54°F at the start, 94% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the White River Marathon
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White River Marathon: common questions
- When is the White River Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the White River Marathon held?
- In Cotter, Arkansas.
- What distances does the White River Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the White River Marathon?
- About 750 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the White River Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the White River Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the White River Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the White River Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 482 ft gain, 640 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the White River Marathon?
- about 54°F at the start, 94% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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