The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are running/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.
New Start and Finish 2008
RiverMarket District
Start Line - President Clinton Avenue & Sherman Street
Finish Line - Riverfront Park
- There is no roadrunner coatcheck! Clothing tossed anywhere on the course will be donated to charity.
- 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.
- WALKERS: Because we take great pride in being able to offer walking awards in the marathon and half marathon, we want to make sure the winners receive the proper credit on race day for their achievement.
If you register as a walker, you MUST walk the entire course. If you run ANY part of the race, DO NOT register as a walker, you must register as a runner. You will be disqualified if run any part of the race and you will NOT be issued an official time.
- No "coaches", bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, baby joggers, or animals will be allowed on the racecourse at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS. Everyone on the course must have on an official race number.
- 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. Official results will be posted in 7 days.
- The Little Rock Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying event. Please see their website for specifics on qualifying.
- One Start and Finish Aid Station
- 15 Course Aid Stations (one approximately every two miles), then one every mile from 20-25
- Gatorade and Clear Mountain Water will be provided at
 each Aid Station
- HammerGel Energy gels will provided at mile 7, 9, 13, 16, and 20
- Medical aid stations, sponsored by Arkansas Specialty Orthopaedics, are located at miles 6.8, 13.1, 20.3 and at the finish line
- MEMS Paramedic Bike Patrol will be all along the course
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Marathon and Marathon Relay - 8 hours (beginning at 6 am)
Half Marathon - 4 hours
5K - 1 hour
The course closes to participants 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 before 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.
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Marathon #AR05002DLP
Half Marathon #AR07004DLP
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Marathon & Relay Map (pdf)
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5K Map (pdf) |
| Half Marathon Map (pdf) |
Little Rocks Kids Marathon (pdf) |
| Course By Street (pdf) |
Classic Rockers Marathon (pdf) |
| Parking Map (pdf) |
Start/Finish Area (pdf) |
| The course is subject to change. If a change is made, we will update the maps and make every effort to let the public know. Bill Torrey with questions, concerns, comments at 501-231-3730. NO Whining Please! |
The following companies will be supporting athletes at these miles:
| Mile 1 |
Roller Funeral Home |
| Mile 6 |
Comfort Inn & Suites |
| Mile 9 |
First United Methodist Church |
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