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. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Little Rock Marathon

The Little Rock Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each March on an urban road in Little Rock, United States. Its oversized finisher medal is one of the race's signature traditions. The route passes the Arkansas State Capitol, the Clinton Presidential Center area, and the Arkansas River corridor. Between the Arkansas State Capitol, the Clinton Presidential Center area, and the river corridor, steady Arkansas rollers shape a true pacing race.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

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Memphis, Tennessee, United 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

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United 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. Tulsa neighborhoods, the Arkansas River corridor, and iconic Route 66 landmarks climb on a rolling city loop that celebrates Oklahoma's largest standalone marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

St. Louis, Missouri, United 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. Busch Stadium, Forest Park, and long views of the Gateway Arch unfold across broad city avenues that tie St. Louis's districts together.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Dallas, Texas, United 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 City, Oklahoma, United 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: Sunday, 25 April 2027