 What a Nice Experience! (about: 2009)
Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 4
This was a very well run marathon. Everything from the answers to my pre-race emails to the support on the course was done to perfection. There were plenty of porta-potties on the course, plenty of water, the elevation map was clear, the pre-race expo was a lot of fun, the giant finisher's medal was a kick and there was a nice, slightly downhill finish. The location of the start was great; I thoroughly enjoyed the area and the river area nearby was beautiful.
-TC from Medford, MA
The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are running and walking tours of Arkansas' capitol city. When asked if there are hills in Little Rock, we love to affectionately say "What Hills?" There are some bumps in the road...but hey life is full of bumps in the road. We will have about 20 to 30 groups stationed along the course to cheer you on and take your mind off the road ahead.
- Please limit the use of cell phones during the race.
- Race officials will be stationed along the course to monitor the participants to ensure that each finisher has completed a full 26.2 miles (marathon/relay marathon) or full 13.1 miles (half marathon). ANY PARTICIPANT FOUND TO HAVE RUN/WALK LESS THAN THE FULL COURSE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE RACE. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE ENTIRE COURSE.
- Absolutely NO "coaches", bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers, or animals will be allowed on the racecourse at any time. Everyone on the course must have on an official race number. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Assistance received from any other source than an official of the Little Rock Marathon may result in disqualification.
- In some areas, only one side of the road is closed to vehicular traffic. As such, it is imperative that you stay within the cones marking the course. Any deviations from the marked course can result in a disqualification and serious injury.
- Digital time clocks will be located at relay marathon exchange areas.
- Visible mile markers and volunteers calling times will be positioned along the course at every mile.
- Digital clocks at the Finish Line will display your unofficial time.
- Unofficial results will be posted to the website by 9 p.m. on race evening. Results will not be official for two weeks - depending on the accuracy of our timing company.
- The Little Rock Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying event. Please see their website for specifics on qualifying.
Marathon Aid Stations 
- One Start and Finish Aid Station
- 8 Course Aid Stations (one approximately every two miles), then one every mile
 from 20-25
- Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon lime flavor) and Premium Refreshment Servcie water will be provided at each Aid Station
- HammerGel Energy Gels will provided at various pla
 ces along the course
- MEMS Paramedic Bike Patrol will be all along the course
- Medical aid stations, sponsored by Heart Clinic
 Arkansas, are located at miles 6.8, 13.1, 20.3 and at the finish line
Miles Sponsors
- Mile 5 - A T & T
- Mile 8 - Best Parking
- Mile 9 - First United Methodist Church
- Mile 10 - Arkansas Governor's Council on Fitness
- Mile 13 (half marathon) - Aristotle
- Mile 24 - Arkansas Governor's council on Fitness
- Mile 26 - Go! Running
If you would like to sponsor a mile of the 2010 race, please send an email to Geneva Hampton and a sponsor sheet will be sent to you.
Course Entertainment
The Little Rock Marathon looking for individuals and/or groups to volunteer their time and enthusiasm on race day by providing entertainment along the course for athletes. Musicians and entertainers of all talent levels, sizes and artistic backgrounds are invited to join in the fun and celebration.
Let us know your area of interest or talent and we'll help you bring it all together. There are a variety of locations on the race course where we can give you some exposure to the athletes and community while you provide a great source of support for the athletes along the course on race day.
Send your ideas or inquiries to Jeff Roper, Entertainment Director, call 501-407-9658.
Course Time Limit
- Marathon & Relay - 8 hours (beginning at 6 am - see rules on the early start)
- Half Marathon and Relay Half Marathon - 4 hours
The courses open back up to traffic on a rolling schedule with the finish line closing at 2:30 p.m. To complete the course in stated times, participants must be able to maintain a consistent pace of approximately 18:30 per mile.
Under no circumstances may participants be on the course before the official start time. Beginning prior to the official start time will result in disqualification. If participants choose to continue after the course closes, they do so at their own risk and may be asked by the Little Rock Police Department to move up to the sidewalks.
Early Start - 6 a.m.
Only athletes needing more than 6 hours (marathon and marathon relay teams) to complete the marathon course may utilize the early start.
- You must register for the early start. There will be a special designation on your race number for an early start.
- The early start is NOT an optional start. Participants who run/walk a pace faster than a 14-minute mile (6:04 marathon) will be removed from the course, banned permanently, disqualified, and/or will not receive an official finish time. The course at 6 am is NOT set up for a pace faster than a 14 minute mile.
Course Certification
Both the marathon and half marathon courses are certified by the Road Running Technical Council of US Track & Field.
- The marathon certification number is AR05002DLP.
- The half marathon certification number is AR07004DLP.
Some course maps may be large files. All race courses are subject to change. If a change is made, we will update the maps on this website.
Questions
Please direct all questions concerning the course to:
Bill Torrey
501-231-3730
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