From the Organizer
EXPO:
25th Annual Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is the kick-off to the marathon weekend at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock beginning on Friday March 5, 2027. The Expo offers vendors in health, beauty, fitness, apparel, nutrition, and the course overview will be offered. With a focus on the latest in running, fitness and lifestyle improvements, the Health and Fitness Expo is the ultimate opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services to athletes, families, sports enthusiasts, and guests.
RACES:
Named one of Runner’s World’s “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First Timers” in 2017, the 25th Annual Little Rock Marathon Weekend is the perfect place to check a race off your bucket list. Join us for the10K, 5K, Little Rockers Kids Marathon or the All Abilities Marathon on Saturday March 6, 2027, and also for Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday March 7, 2027.
Known for our big personality, genuine Southern hospitality, and an army of caring volunteers, this event is more than just a race. Participants enjoy a running (or walking!) tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas’ capital city, all leading to one of the most impressive finisher medals in the country.
We’re truly a race for every pace — and we love our walkers! The marathon has an 8-hour time limit, making it accessible for runners and walkers alike.
Learn more and register at www.littlerockmarathon.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Rock Ap Adams Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
202,739
as of 2023
Elevation
462 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 7 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 136 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 25TH ANNUAL LITTLE ROCK MARATHON WEEKEND, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
270
Days to train
Coming Up
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (24)
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (28)
Less than a mile away
Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Little Rock
Less than a mile away
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32)
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
25TH ANNUAL LITTLE ROCK MARATHON WEEKEND
Mar 5, 2027