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Little Rock Marathon

Little Rock, AR
Sunday, March 2, 2025

  4.9 Stars from 18 Reviews

Description

The Little Rock Marathon course is a fairly challenging course comprised of lots of rolling hills - especially the first 2/3rds of the race. After the large downhill after approximately mile 18.5, the next six miles are rolling. The hills on the last mile and a half will challenge weary runners.

Named as one of Runner's World "Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First Timers" in 2017, come fill your bucket at the 23rd Annual Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little Rockers Kids Marathon. A race with personality, loads of southern hospitality, tons of caring volunteers, a running or walking tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas' capital city and an impressive finisher's medal. We are a race for every pace. We love walkers, 8-hour time limit for Marathon race.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Sunday, March 2, 2025
2024: Sunday, March 3, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 50°F (10°C)
Average High: 60°F (15°C)
Average Low: 41° F (5°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.65
Course Score: 97.65


Race Size

2024: 1,148 Finishers
2023: 1,045 Finishers
2022: 884 Finishers
2021: 736 Finishers
2020: 1,388 Finishers
2019: 1,588 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 3.7%
2023: 3.2%
2022: 3%
2021: 3%
2020: 2.6%
2019: 2.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes


Weather Averages for Last 15 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 62°F  (17°C)
Low: 42°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

47°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 80%

Mostly Cloudy
S 7 mph

PR Score

81.15

Course Score

98.26





How does the Little Rock Marathon Rank?


The Little Rock Marathon was the 68th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 70th largest in 2022.

This year 3.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Little Rock Marathon the 393rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 310th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 97.65 ranks it as the 347th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th 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 Little Rock Marathon a PR Score of 97.65. This PR Score ranks it as the 292nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Arkansas.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Little Rock Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 497 feet (151m)
Min Elevation: 221 feet (67m)

Elevation Gain: 1009 feet (307m)
Elevation Loss: 1009 feet (307m)


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Recent Little Rock Marathon Reviews

4.9 Stars from 18 Reviews
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Cd's review of 2024 Little Rock Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This is an outstanding marathon! Due to heat predicted in 2024, the race organizers moved the start from 8am to 6am. Brilliant! Organization is superb! Other marathons should study this one. They accommodated bib pickup race morning and were there by 4:30am! The start just flowed smoothly and was perfect. Plenty of time to use the many toilets. The course runs through town and the a ways out on flat ground. Always plenty of space to move, unlike many cramped courses. Plenty of flat road instead of running on a slope. They have a slow start for walkers/runners. Very considerate! Pacers are everywhere! 4:40, 4:45, 4:50, etc that I saw. The shirt is very fun. The medal is superb! (Won’t spoil it for you). The water provided at the end is special. None of this clear plastic stuff. The food is top notch! Everybody seemed to have fun. The Just sign up! They don’t get much better. AMAZING!!!


Race Tips

Hill training a good idea.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Free parking in many places on marathon morning.


Ejm's review of 2023 Little Rock Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Extremely well supported. Many more than 1 station every two miles in spots they may 3 per mile. Highlights the nice bridge you run over twice, you run up next the capital building.then along a wooded area. When you finish you get the largest finisher medal is an understatement which is fantastic. Beer drinks pasta ect.


Race Tips

Prepare for winding hills from 15-18. That's not the only hills just the difficult part.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Getting to the convention center the day of the race is more difficult than packet pickup day. I was was dropped off by the convention center which was a win.


JS's review of 2022 Little Rock Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Most importantly - The medal! At 3 pounds the 2022 medal (20th anniversary) is the mother of all medals. I do not know how the will top that!

Start and finish at the convention center is awesome! Great, comfortable facilities that provide fantastic shelter regardless of the weather.

The course is challenging. I was not prepared for the hills and paid for it. It is well marked and well assisted with almost enough water stations.

Improvements:
- They should start at sun rise. 8 AM is too late, when I ran it was already hot and humid, no bueno!
- A few more water stations will also help on those hot days.


Race Tips

Train for hills!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


The wolf's review of 2018 Little Rock Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Great organized marathon in a wonderful location


Race Tips

Get ready for some hills


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Stay on the north side of the river


RT's review of 2018 Little Rock Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Very well organized. Great route support and volunteers. Oh the Bling!


Race Tips

Expect any possible weather.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)