Arkansas Marathon

Join us on 10/14/2024

(race date estimated)

Arkansas Marathon Race Description

 

Welcome to the 55th Annual Arkansas Marathon, Half-Marathon, Booneville 10K Run, & 5K Walk/Run.

The Arkansas Marathon is one of the oldest and most unique marathons in the South. The race is not crowded, parking is easy and the scenery is great. In fact, you may find yourself sharing the road with deer, turkey, squirrels and an odd rabbit or two. The road course places you with the view of Mt. Magazine, the tallest mountain in 11 states, and along the boundary between the Ozark National Forest and the Ouachita National Forest. Our route is unique as all 4 races are out and back. No riding a bus, no waiting in line, just a great day to run. We invite you to come enjoy a great run in a unique Marathon. We are looking forward to seeing you in South Logan County!

All races start at 7:00AM

 

 

During your run, Large FEATHER FLAGS will be on the route to let you know when to turn around. They all will have your race, and it will say, for example. “5K Turnaround”

 NOTE: This is an open course so please run against traffic.

 

· There are Restrooms at the Registration Building and along the Route

 

Aid Stations and Porta Potty Locations

Start/Finish Line- Cheering Area and Porta Potty

Mile 1.5 Aid Station/ 5K Turnaround

Mile 2.5/25ish Aid Station & Porta Potty

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 & Porta Potty/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 & Porta Potty/Ione Church

Mile 11- Aid Station/ C Bar C Road

Mile 13ish- Aid Station & Porta Potty/ Crazy Duck Crossing Full Marathon Turnaround 

 

We do have a traveling aid station if you are unable to finish the race or need medical attention. The vehicle will have water, fruit, etc. for you if required.

 

  •  Showers located at the First Baptist Church you are more than welcome to use them. Ladies and gentleman will have towels and some toiletries there at the church. We do have separate showers for the men and women

 

  •  Elevation –

Course/Elevation Map

 

 Places to stay in Booneville and the surrounding area:

Countryside Inn- 

              1600 E Main St

                Booneville, Ar. 72927

                (479) 675-4900

 

The Lodge at Mount Magazine

              www.arkansasstateparks.com

              16878 N Highway 309 577

                 Paris, AR 72855

 

Paris Inn

            2010 E Walnut St

             Paris, AR 72855

             Phone: (479) 963-2400

 

Rosebriar Inn Bed and Bath

             313 Eat Walnut Street

             Paris, Ar. 72855

              479-264-7558

 

Paris Bed & Bath

       114 West Short Mountain Street

       Paris, Ar 72855

       936-443-5211

 

AirBnB and VRBO

Amazing view of Mt Magazine

Mount Magazine View Cottage/Cabin

Booneville Bungalow

Mid Valley Guest House

Lakewood's Cabin

 

You can also, look into Fort Smith Hotels.

 

During the race, we have our October Daze Fall Festival. Your family or friends will have something to do during your run they can shop and have some festival food. 

This year the marathon will feature a post-run relaxation area at the finish line where unners can bring their race number and ID and enjoy free beer and pizza while you recuperate.
 


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    Arkansas Marathon Where & When

  • Location: Booneville, AR 72927
  • Race Date: 2023/10/14 07:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • Arkansas Marathon
    • Bearcat Half Marathon
    • Booneville 10K Run
    • Mayor's 5K Walk/Run


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Arkansas Marathon Reviews

4.7 - 5 reviews

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Most Helpful Review
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
Great first marathon

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

most helpful race review James B. 0/0 found this review helpful.

4.0/5
Course: 2.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2017 Race Review
Review On:2017-10-16 11:13:48
My first marathon.

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

verified participant race review Owen Y. has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-10-11 13:48:03
First Time Runner

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.

verified participant race review Rachael M. has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
4.5/5
Course: 3.5/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-10-11 15:13:05
49th State

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.

verified participant race review Sherry R. has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2023 Race Review
Review On:2023-10-14 11:30:21
good job

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 !!!

verified participant race review gwen l. has attended 3 times
0/0 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2023 Race Review
Review On:2023-10-14 19:08:19
Great first marathon

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

verified participant race review James B. has attended 1 times
0/0 found this review helpful.

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Booneville, AR Weather

Arkansas Marathon weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of October 14th, Booneville, AR can expect temperatures between 57℉ and 68℉ with humidity around 87% and precipitation of 0.04".
    Last year the weather condition was Overcast.
  • Booneville, AR current weather
  • Clear 27.6℉ Clear

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