White River Marathon
White River Marathon is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Cotter, AR, with entry fees from $30 to $95.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Location
- 181 Mabel, Cotter, AR
- Price
- $30–$95
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Everyone loves finishing in the park!
- White River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Boston Qualifier
- Shoe Recycling Drive - bring your old shoes to us!
- Flat Course along the White River!
- Registration is limited to 750 participants - sells out!
- Family & Runner friendly atmosphere!
- Pasta Dinner is back!
Schedule:
Nov 20 | Friday: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Packet Pickup & Pasta Dinner at Cotter Schools
Nov. 21 | Saturday | 5:30 am - 6:40 am
Packet Pickup at Cotter Schools
Nov. 21 | Saturday | 7:00 am
All race start
Nov. 21 | Saturday | 2:00 pm
Race cut-off time (all distances)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
57°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mountain Home Baxter Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cotter, AR
Population
955
as of 2023
City Elevation
630 ft
Nearest Airport
HRO
Boone County Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cotter than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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White River Marathon
Nov 21, 2026