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Arkansas Marathon
Arkansas Marathon Race Description
58th Annual Arkansas Marathon | Bearcat Half Marathon | Booneville 10K | Mayor's 5K
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The Arkansas Marathon Boston Qualifier follows a scenic course that winds along the northern edge of the Ouachita National Forest. Runners can choose from a full marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5k. Known for unmatched hospitality with community aid stations every mile of the race! Energetic race-day vibes and cheering squads all the way to the finish! Every finisher earns an impressive, full-color custom medal designed by a local high school art student!
Hosted by South Logan County Chamber of Commerce - Where Natural Beauty Meets Opportunity
All races start at 7:00AM at 123 North Broadway Booneville, AR 72927
Please see map below for more race day details.
Race Turnarounds
You won’t miss it! Large, highly visible FEATHER FLAGS will mark each race turnaround along the course, giving you a clear signal that you’ve reached your turnaround point and it’s time to turn it up and head back!
Aid Stations & Portable Toilets (*PT)
Start/Finish Line- Cheering Area (*PT)
Mile 1.5 Aid Station/ 5K Turnaround (*PT)
Mile 2.5/25ish Aid Station & (*PT)
Mile 3 – Aid Station/ 10K Turnaround in this area.
Mile 4- Aid Station/Logan Hall Rd.
Mile 5 – Aid Station
Mile- 6.25/20ish -Aid Station & (PT*) /Longridge Church Half Marathon turnaround area
Mile 8.5/ 17ish -Aid Station & Porta Potty/Bottom of Walker Mountain
Mile 9- Top of Walker Mountain
Mile 10/16ish- Aid Station (*PT) Ione Church
Mile 11- Aid Station/ C Bar C Road
Mile 13ish- Aid Station (*PT)/ Crazy Duck Crossing Full Marathon Turnaround
Traveling aid station available if unable to finish or need medical attention.
- Showers located at the First Baptist Church. Complimentary towels and basic toiletries provided.
- Elevation –
Just steps from the start/finish line join us for October Daze Fall Festival! Over 80 craft vendors, artisans, food trucks, live music, car show and free family entertainment will fill the streets of downtown Booneville during the annual fall festival October Daze.
Places to stay in Booneville and the surrounding area:
Countryside Inn-
Booneville, Ar. 72927
(479) 675-4900
www.arkansasstateparks.com
Paris, AR 72855
Official Race Sponsor
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Arkansas Marathon Where & When
- Location: 210 E Main Street , Booneville, AR 72927
- Race Date: 2026/10/10 07:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- Arkansas Marathon
- Bearcat Half Marathon
- Booneville 10K Run
- Mayor's 5K Walk/Run
The overall marathon was fine. The course was tough, due to the several inclines and heat. The race support was great, although there should've been water stations at every mile, especially for the shorter races. It probably would've been better to have the county cops patrolling rather than the city police, which was limited at times. Overall it was a good experience
Owen Y.
This was my first ever race of any distance. Marathon was a great experience if you want something smaller which I did. People were super friendly and made me feel welcome and ready to run! Route total elevation wasn't much but lots of hills so make sure you adequately train (I don't think I did!) On hills
has attended 1 times
love this race, great course, good stops, good goody bag, wish all races were this well put on, will be back next year and will bring a friend or two !!!
has attended 3 times
This was my 49th State in running marathons. I enjoyed this race. The course was just right with the hills out and back. Not crazy about how close the trucks got however. Signage was great. Volunteers wonderful. Just enough aide stations. The beer was great at the finish. I also enjoyed visiting with the many churches and booths afterwards. Beautiful National Forest.
has attended 1 times
It was a great experience! Things to make it better would be more information in the registration packet such as what time to be there on race day, where to put the pins, and a schedule of events (prayer, National Anthem, start). The website listed staggered race starts, but all races began at the same time, so maybe the same information online as in the packet.
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