Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · United States

Marathon races near Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

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Big Dam Bridge100 presented by Arvest

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Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 80 km

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (41)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon in Little Rock takes place in October, starting at Two Rivers Park Road. All four races begin at 8:00 AM, offering distances from a 5K to a full marathon on the same asphalt course. Registration is managed via RunSignup; there is no race-day registration at the start. The course features out-and-back segments instead of a point-to-point design. The 5K completes one out-and-back, the 10K does two, the half marathon runs its route four times, and the marathon repeats its course eight times. A six-hour cutoff applies, particularly relevant for the marathon where the repeated laps emphasize pacing and endurance.

The Next Loop: Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain (Nov)

At Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Roland, Arkansas, this November trail event is structured around a single 3.1-mile loop. Runners begin a new circuit on the hour and can continue for any duration. Completing one loop registers as a 5K, two as a 10K, four as a half marathon, nine as a marathon, and ten as a 50K. Each lap is timed, with final standings determined by the number of loops completed and the total time. The course follows natural park terrain, returning participants to a central area each hour. This design simplifies pacing and support, offering hydration, basic nutrition, and crew access between laps. The format also eliminates the typical pressure of endurance events; there are no DNFs for early stops, no missed cutoffs, and every completed loop is officially recorded. EverFurther Events organizes the series, employing this loop format instead of distinct fixed-distance starts.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46)

The Gobbler in Little Rock, Arkansas, offers four distances that begin simultaneously at 8:00 AM: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. All participants register via RunSignup; there is no race-day registration. Packet pickup is available on race morning, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior. The course consists of asphalt and features a repeating out-and-back format. The 5K completes this loop once, the 10K twice, the half marathon four times, and the marathon eight times. The six-hour cutoff is particularly relevant for the marathon, where participants must maintain pace on a highly repetitive route.

2026 Arkansas Grand Prix

The Arkansas Grand Prix is a year-long Arkansas race series made up of road races and cross country events. The listed series event is based in Little Rock, with an 8:00 AM Central start time. The Arkansas chapter of the Road Runners Club of America administers the series, so it sits inside the state’s organized running-club network rather than operating as a single standalone race. Runners should expect a calendar-style competition spread across different race formats, with pavement races and off-road cross country both counting as part of the Grand Prix.

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About Marathon races in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

River Trails And Big Rock Legs

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR hosts 6 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run the Arkansas River Trail when they want steady base miles without overthinking it. Emerald Park gives North Little Rock runners my favorite run: the Highland Trail, the Emerald Park Trail, and the Arkansas River Trail Loop. The Highland Trail runs behind the North Little Rock Veterans Administration Hospital on Big Rock Mountain. The single-track connector lets runners hop between the Highland Trails and the Arkansas River Trail. Conway Running Club keeps it friendly with weekly groups running 6-minute to 12-minute miles. Bigfoot Running Company shows up around the race scene. Little Rock Marathon anchors the calendar as a Boston Marathon qualifier, with Juneteenth in Da Rock 5K and SCORCHIN' SQUIRREL TRAIL RUN adding local flavor.

Riders use the Arkansas River Trail as the spine of the metro. The Arkansas River Trail: Grand Loop runs 88 miles through Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, and Conway. Two Rivers Park gives cyclists Bike Fixit Stations when long Z2 turns into a little field repair. Mello Velo keeps the Little Rock club scene connected. Big Dam Bridge 100 is the big anchor event, with courses ranging from 15 to 105 miles. The River Classic follows the Big Dam Bridge 100 route in September. Big Rock Mountain gives North Little Rock the close-in climbing, and the Ouachita Mountains sit nearby for harder legs.

June, July, August, and September are the best months here, and locals treat summer like a training block. SCORCHIN' SQUIRREL TRAIL RUN runs through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center's 1200 acres, and the course brings significant incline plus water crossings in wet weather. Summer Meltdown Half Marathon runs on shaded paths, waterways, and rolling hills. Riders keep bottles full and use the river trail for early base miles before the heat gets loud. Winter changes the mood more than the routes. Ugly Sweater Race | 5K - Elf Dash lands on December 19, 2026, and both sports shift toward steadier miles and lower-key groups.