Registration for the 2026 Little Rock Marathon has closed, and the 24th annual event has already concluded. If you missed this year's race in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, the Little Rock Marathon official website confirms that 2027 planning is underway. The 2026 Little Rock Marathon Weekend ran February 28–March 1, with races scheduled across both days. Runners who planned ahead registered online through February 20, 2026, with late registration available at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, February 27 (space permitting).
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Official resources:
- littlerockmarathon.raceroster.com — Use this primary source to verify the official guidance.
- Little Rock Marathon – littlerockmarathon.com — Use this primary source to verify the official guidance.
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What the 2026 Event Offered
The Little Rock marathon Weekend featured multiple race options for different experience levels. Saturday, February 28 included a 5K, 10K, Kids Marathon, and All Abilities Mile.
The full marathon and half marathon took place on Sunday, March 1, with the full marathon starting at 7:00 am (general start) and an early start at 5:00 am for participants expecting more than six hours to finish. Wheelchair and hand cycle participants had a separate 6:55 am start time.
Registration Pricing and Status
The 2026 base registration price for the full marathon was $95 and $85 for the half marathon, with prices rising incrementally as the race neared capacity. Online registration closed at 11:59 pm on February 20, 2026, though limited late registration was available at the expo the week before the event.
Planning for 2027
runners interested in the Little Rock Marathon can check Race Roster at littlerockmarathon.raceroster.com for 2027 registration details as they become available. Early registration typically offers lower pricing, so planning ahead gives both cost and logistics advantages for next year's race.
