Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K

Wynne, AR

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

MarathonHalf Marathon5K

About the Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K

The course runs out and back from Wynne Baptist Church, passing through part of the historic district before heading out along Crowley's Ridge through harvest fields. The fall foliage along the ridge gives the route a distinct seasonal feel, and the surroundings are openly rural the whole way. Aid stations are spaced generously, each stocked with fruit, snacks, Gatorade, and Vaseline.

After the finish, there is a traditional BBQ plate supper for runners and their families. Local restaurants also put together pasta specials during race weekend for those who want a pre-race meal.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

26.2 Miles · 2025 results

20finishers

2:52:34winner

4:11:17median

5:44:27cutoff

Top 3: Joshua Kazanovicz (2:52:34) · Kylie Davis (3:17:26) · Jason Armitage (3:17:47)

5K · 2025 results

13finishers

21:59winner

37:00median

53:48cutoff

Top 3: Charlie Davis (21:59) · Shawn Fleming (24:58) · Buddy Borden (26:06)

The Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles11/7/2026 08:00$90

13.1 Miles11/7/2026 08:00$70

5K11/7/2026 08:15$40

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Common Questions About the Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K

Will I finish last at the Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 26.2 Miles field finished slower than 4:11:17, and the last recorded finisher came in around 5:44:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K a good first 26.2 Miles?

It is a small race (20 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 26.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K?

The 26.2 Miles winner ran 2:52:34 while the median finisher took 4:11:17. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.