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Little Rock Marathon

Little Rock, AR, USAMarch 1, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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72° high
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Warm start, gradual heat rise

Runners will face a start temperature of 61°F, rising to 72°F by the finish. Winds will be light at 13 mph from the E, providing a slight headwind. With humidity at 45% and no chance of rain, runners should maintain hydration and consider a conservative pace early on to manage the rising heat.

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Distance: 26.2mi
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The Little Rock Marathon, started in 2003, is an annual marathon held in Little Rock, Arkansas. The event, which is traditionally held the First Weekend of March each year, attracts participants from all 50 states and over 15 different countries. The mission of the Little Rock Marathon is to provide a premier event open to athletes of all abilities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through running and walking and raising money for Little Rock Parks & Recreation. In January 2016, Runner's World named the Little Rock Marathon as a “Bucket List Race: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers”. It also ranked #5 on American Town Media's "The Dream 26: The Best and Most Unique Marathons In America" list and voted one of the best Half Marathons in the nation on the 100 Half Marathons Club 2017 list. Wikipedia

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Little Rock Marathon?

The 2026 Little Rock Marathon will be held on Sunday March 1, 2026.

Is the Little Rock Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Little Rock Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 23 years of data
Avg Temp
61°F
L:52° H:62°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
26%
6 of 23 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew38°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
partly-cloudy-day
46°/53°-
8
2024
cloudy
61°/74°-
7
2023
partly-cloudy-day
61°/74°-
8
2022
rain
72°/82°Light
6
2021
cloudy
49°/63°-
8
2019
rain
37°/40°Light
5
2019
cloudy
40°/45°-
8
2018
rain
48°/56°Light
8
2017
partly-cloudy-day
57°/69°-
8
2016
clear-day
61°/75°-
8
2015
rain
35°/41°Light
6
2014
snow
34°/39°Light
4
2013
partly-cloudy-day
39°/55°-
9
2012
clear-day
55°/70°-
7
2011
cloudy
39°/46°-
8
2010
cloudy
59°/69°-
8
2009
cloudy
53°/57°-
9
2008
partly-cloudy-day
63°/75°-
6
2007
clear-day
38°/54°-
8
2006
cloudy
55°/66°-
8
2005
partly-cloudy-day
59°/73°Light
8
2004
partly-cloudy-day
62°/68°-
7
2003
cloudy
76°/77°-
7