The 2026 Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend opens with the 10K and 5K on Saturday before the marathon and half marathon take centre stage on Sunday, all starting and finishing in the downtown riverfront area. The marathon route covers 26.2 miles of paved streets through the River Market District, by the Arkansas State Capitol and through residential neighborhoods, mixing gentle rolling hills with long, runnable stretches and an early-start option at 5 a.m. for those who need extra time. Little Rock’s race is legendary for its enormous themed finisher medals, plentiful on-course entertainment, enthusiastic volunteers and post-race party that leans hard into Southern hospitality. Whether you’re hunting a finish, a PR, or just that huge piece of race bling, it’s a true “event weekend” rather than just a single race.
Races
Race Date:
28 February, 2026
Also on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock 5K Run/Walk offers a friendly 3.1-mile downtown loop from the same central start area in Little Rock, AR, organised by the Little Rock Marathon / Little Rock Parks & Recreation team as an accessible “race for every pace” with the full big-weekend vibe in a shorter distance.
Race Date:
28 February, 2026
The Little Rock 10K takes place on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:00 a.m., starting in downtown Little Rock near the Statehouse Convention Center and organised by the Little Rock Marathon crew, giving runners a closed-road 10 km course that samples riverfront and city streets with only modest rolling elevation.
Race Date:
01 March, 2026
Also on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock Half Marathon shares the downtown start/finish by the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock and is organised by the same Little Rock Parks & Recreation–backed team, offering a 13.1-mile road tour of Arkansas’ capital with steady hills but a lively, crowd-supported atmosphere.
Race Date:
01 March, 2026
On Sunday 1 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock Marathon sends runners on a 26.2-mile loop starting and finishing in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, centered on the Statehouse Convention Center, organised by the Little Rock Marathon team as a project of Little Rock Parks & Recreation, with a rolling city course that stacks roughly 1,000 ft / 300 m of elevation gain and finishes with the event’s famously huge medal.
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FAQs
What is the Little Rock 5km?
How long is the Little Rock 5km?
Where does the Little Rock 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock 5km?
How can I prepare for the Little Rock 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock 5km?
Also on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock 5K Run/Walk offers a friendly 3.1-mile downtown loop from the same central start area in Little Rock, AR, organised by the Little Rock Marathon / Little Rock Parks & Recreation team as an accessible “race for every pace” with the full big-weekend vibe in a shorter distance.
The Little Rock 5km is 5km long.
The Little Rock 5km takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Runna classifies the Little Rock 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock 5km?
Also on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock 5K Run/Walk offers a friendly 3.1-mile downtown loop from the same central start area in Little Rock, AR, organised by the Little Rock Marathon / Little Rock Parks & Recreation team as an accessible “race for every pace” with the full big-weekend vibe in a shorter distance.
How long is the Little Rock 5km?
The Little Rock 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Little Rock 5km take place?
The Little Rock 5km takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock 5km?
Runna classifies the Little Rock 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Little Rock 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock 10km?
How long is the Little Rock 10km?
Where does the Little Rock 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock 10km?
How can I prepare for the Little Rock 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock 10km?
The Little Rock 10K takes place on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:00 a.m., starting in downtown Little Rock near the Statehouse Convention Center and organised by the Little Rock Marathon crew, giving runners a closed-road 10 km course that samples riverfront and city streets with only modest rolling elevation.
The Little Rock 10km is 10km long.
The Little Rock 10km takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Runna classifies the Little Rock 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock 10km?
The Little Rock 10K takes place on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:00 a.m., starting in downtown Little Rock near the Statehouse Convention Center and organised by the Little Rock Marathon crew, giving runners a closed-road 10 km course that samples riverfront and city streets with only modest rolling elevation.
How long is the Little Rock 10km?
The Little Rock 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Little Rock 10km take place?
The Little Rock 10km takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock 10km?
Runna classifies the Little Rock 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Little Rock 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock Half Marathon?
How long is the Little Rock Half Marathon?
Where does the Little Rock Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Little Rock Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock Half Marathon?
Also on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock Half Marathon shares the downtown start/finish by the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock and is organised by the same Little Rock Parks & Recreation–backed team, offering a 13.1-mile road tour of Arkansas’ capital with steady hills but a lively, crowd-supported atmosphere.
The Little Rock Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Little Rock Half Marathon takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Runna classifies the Little Rock Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock Half Marathon?
Also on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock Half Marathon shares the downtown start/finish by the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock and is organised by the same Little Rock Parks & Recreation–backed team, offering a 13.1-mile road tour of Arkansas’ capital with steady hills but a lively, crowd-supported atmosphere.
How long is the Little Rock Half Marathon?
The Little Rock Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Little Rock Half Marathon take place?
The Little Rock Half Marathon takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Little Rock Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Little Rock Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock Marathon?
How long is the Little Rock Marathon?
Where does the Little Rock Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Little Rock Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock Marathon?
On Sunday 1 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock Marathon sends runners on a 26.2-mile loop starting and finishing in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, centered on the Statehouse Convention Center, organised by the Little Rock Marathon team as a project of Little Rock Parks & Recreation, with a rolling city course that stacks roughly 1,000 ft / 300 m of elevation gain and finishes with the event’s famously huge medal.
The Little Rock Marathon is 42km long.
The Little Rock Marathon takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
Runna classifies the Little Rock Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Little Rock Marathon?
On Sunday 1 March 2026 at 7:00 a.m., the Little Rock Marathon sends runners on a 26.2-mile loop starting and finishing in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, centered on the Statehouse Convention Center, organised by the Little Rock Marathon team as a project of Little Rock Parks & Recreation, with a rolling city course that stacks roughly 1,000 ft / 300 m of elevation gain and finishes with the event’s famously huge medal.
How long is the Little Rock Marathon?
The Little Rock Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Little Rock Marathon take place?
The Little Rock Marathon takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Little Rock Marathon?
Runna classifies the Little Rock Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Little Rock Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Little Rock Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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