Which Arkansas cities have the most marathons?
Little Rock (2), Wynne (1), Cotter (1), Fort Smith (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Arkansas · Marathon
2026-2027 Marathons in Arkansas
Every upcoming Marathon in Arkansas, all 6 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
6 upcoming marathons · 6 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Arkansas races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Arkansas Marathons by City
The Next Marathons in Arkansas
6 total Sat, Nov 7, 2026Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Wynne, ARRegistration closedFrom $80Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46) Little Rock, ARFrom $95Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026White River Marathon Cotter, ARFrom $105Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon Little Rock, ARFrom $120Details Sun, Mar 21, 2027Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay Fort Smith, ARFrom $90Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon Mountain View, ARFrom $90Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Arkansas
When are most marathons held in Arkansas?
November is the busiest month for Marathon races in Arkansas, with 3 of the 6, followed by March with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Arkansas Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 Marathon races in Arkansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:32:41, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.