Marathons in Arkansas
Arkansas has one marathon in our database in United States, centred on Little Rock.
Little Rock Marathon typically draws around 3,000 finishers.
Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.
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MemphisTennesseeUnited States· 209 km away
St. Jude Memphis Marathon
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend draws approximately 1,846 marathon finishers each December through Tennessee's blues capital while raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The course passes Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the Mississippi River bluffs on rolling Memphis terrain. December's mild Mid-South winter and the hospital's lifesaving mission make it America's most charitable marathon.
Next race: Saturday, 5 December 2026
TulsaOklahomaUnited States· 370 km away
Williams Route 66 Marathon
The Williams Route 66 Marathon draws approximately 1,071 finishers each November on an urban road in Tulsa, United States. Oklahoma's largest standalone marathon celebrates historic Route 66 with a downtown festival atmosphere each November. The course tours Tulsa neighborhoods, the Arkansas River corridor, and iconic Route 66 landmarks on a rolling city loop. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026
St. LouisMissouriUnited States· 470 km away
GO! St. Louis Marathon
The GO! St. Louis Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each April on an urban road in St. Louis, United States. The race ties together the city's sports venues and historic districts better than any shorter St. Louis route can. The course passes Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch along broad city avenues. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
DallasTexasUnited States· 471 km away
Dallas Marathon
The Dallas Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers on an urban road in Dallas, United States. The course starts and finishes at Dallas City Hall. The route passes Dealey Plaza, White Rock Lake, and the Katy Trail. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.
Next race: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Oklahoma CityOklahomaUnited States· 482 km away
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon honours the 168 victims of the 1995 Murrah Building bombing, drawing approximately 1,951 finishers each April. The course passes the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Bricktown district, and the Oklahoma River trails on flat prairie terrain. April's Oklahoma spring and the race's powerful remembrance mission make it one of America's most meaningful marathons.
Next race: Friday, 23 April 2027
Baton RougeLouisianaUnited States· 489 km away
Louisiana Marathon
The Louisiana Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each January on an urban road in Baton Rouge, United States. Its festival-style finish and winter date make it one of the Gulf South's anchor marathons. The route passes the State Capitol, LSU-area roads, and river-city neighborhoods lined with live oaks. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Next race: Friday, 15 January 2027