3 Bridges Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pace advised
Runners will face a cool start at 40°F, gradually warming to 49°F by the finish. With light winds from the north at 7 mph, they should not heavily influence strategy. Humidity is moderate at 65%, so maintaining a steady pace is essential, particularly in the late laps as temperatures rise. Adjustments to hydration frequency may be necessary to stay comfortable throughout.
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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.
