Distance: 26.20 mi
Type: Loop, Road
Difficulty: 6 / 10
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Address: 500 W. Markham, Room 108, Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-371-4770
Filed Under: Running
We know why you run! It's the medal. Home of the "world's largest fininsher's medal" - according to "Runner's World".
The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are a running and walking tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas' capital city. We offer a variety of events to our participants - we are a race for every pace. Come enjoy our lively brand of southern hospitality.
The Little Rock Half Marathon is mostly flat (depends on your perspective) and fast. Half the fun of the full marathon and all excitement of being part of race day festivities. The race is limited to the first 2,000 participants!
The Little Rock Relay Half Marathon allows participants at all levels of fitness to take part in race day festivities. The "relay" is now a 2 person half relay. So grab a buddy and join us race day for the Have 2 Half.
The 5K is a noncompetitive 5K (3.1 mile) fun run/walk for families with young children, the casual walker, and others who want to be involved in race day festivities, but aren't ready for the longer distances.Geographical Location Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas, is located near the center of the state at the junction of Interstate Highways 30 & 40, and on the south bank of the Arkansas River. Also located near the geographical center of the United States, Little Rock and Arkansas are in the center of what is commonly referred to as the Sunbelt.
Flying in? Little Rock National Airport is the 74th largest of 439 commercial service airports in the United States and is the sixth largest small hub facility in the nation. The airport is served by the following airlines: American/American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta, Mesa, Northwest, Southwest, TWA and USAir Express.
Distances by highway to other cities: City Mileage Atlanta 523 Branson 201 Chicago 640 Dallas 307 Eureka Springs 178 Fort Smith 154 Hot Springs 54 Houston 443 Kansas City 405 Louisville 522 Memphis 139 Nashville 360 New Orleans 437 Oklahoma City 348 St. Louis 360 Shreveport 215 Tulsa 288
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Posted by: genevarun and last modified on Sep 02, 2007 by sean
Comments
Brian said ...
This was my second year to run this race. It was difficult the first year, but the second seemed harder even though my time was seconds off my first years time. The scenery is nice and the awards are super unique.
KimEskola said ...
Great Race! Crowd is supportive, the race directors are very well organized, and the first half of the race is very scenic but can be hilly. You won't get bored on the first half. Race is also great because it has a marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay, 5K race, and a Kid's race.
Mary Marsh said ...
I loved this marathon...it's in my hometown, so the crowd appeal was heightened by a few familiar faces. The side-line supporters carried us runners well, know them or not. The Southern Hospitality IS there--area restaurants, and the entire downtown area know the runners are coming in. I watched many eateries make fun changes near race-day, with food specifically geared to a distance runner's needs. My only regret was missing out on those unique awardsl!~ didn't know to stay around for the awards ceremony, and never got the "bling."..but I DID get a great t-shirt, and a some well-done snapshots from the race's end.
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