3 Bridges Marathon

Little Rock, AR, USA · December 5, 2026

40°·52° high·Light·Dry

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40°at start

53° high

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Cool and breezy, steady pace

Runners will face temperatures starting at 40°F and rising to 53°F. Light winds from the S will be present, but overall are not a significant factor. With humidity at 62%, maintaining hydration is key. A conservative start is advised to adapt to the warming trend.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Race Info

The 3 Bridges Marathon is run on the Arkansas River Trail in Little Rock, Arkansas, starting and finishing at River Mountain Park beside the Two Rivers Bridge. The course is a 19-mile loop east followed by a 7-mile loop west, crossing the Big Dam Bridge, the Clinton Presidential Bridge and the Two Rivers Bridge, and is mostly flat paved trail apart from the bridges. It is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier, and is held on a Saturday in December with a 7:00 AM start and an optional 5:00 AM early start for runners expecting six to eight hours.

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When is the 2026 3 Bridges Marathon?

The 2026 3 Bridges Marathon will be held on Saturday December 5, 2026.

Is the 3 Bridges Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the 3 Bridges Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the 3 Bridges Marathon?

The time limit for the 3 Bridges Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 3 Bridges Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 57°F and a low of 39°F with a 10% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 11 years of data

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55°F

L:44° H:56°

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Rain Freq

36%

4 of 11 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew43°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 3 Bridges Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	31°/41°	-	34°
2024 3 Bridges Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	35°/59°	-	23°
2023 3 Bridges Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	61°/64°	Light	55°
2022 3 Bridges Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2022	50°/56°	Light	52°
2019 3 Bridges Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2019	58°/63°	Light	61°
2018 3 Bridges Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	45°/48°	-	43°
2017 3 Bridges Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2017	29°/55°	-	30°
2016 3 Bridges Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2016	66°/75°	-	66°
2015 3 Bridges Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	29°/56°	-	30°
2014 3 Bridges Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2014	50°/56°	Light	52°
2013 3 Bridges Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	32°/48°	-	34°