Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR
- Distance
- Marathon · Half-Marathon · 5K
From the Organizer
Mid-South Races for Hope, formerly known as the Mid-South Marathon is back for year 27 and we want you to join us!
The people of Cross County have always offered runners and walkers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of corporate America. Rediscover what you love about running, enjoy a slice of rural American country running and take in the vibrant fall colors of Crowley's Ridge. While we are still recovering from the March 31, 2023 tornado, our community is building back and moving ahead.
Our races are out and back races that wind through part of the historic district and continue out along the ridge through fields ripe for harvest. The start and finish lines will be at Wynne Baptist Church. Our race is certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. We will have aid stations approximately every mile, and port-o-potties are also located near each station! Each aid station will be supplied with Vaseline, Gatorade, fruit, snacks, and smiles. At the finish line we will serve the traditional championship BBQ plate supper for all finishers and their families. Come run in the country and let us show you some small-town southern hospitality.
In lieu of a pasta dinner, we will work with locally owned restaurants to create pasta specials for the marathon weekend. More information to come.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)?
- Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K) is a running event held in Wynne, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Wynne, AR at 1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)
Nov 7, 2026