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White River

White River Marathon

This is one of the FLATTEST and FASTEST courses in the US!!

Next edition

2026 · 21 Nov 2026

Where

🇺🇸 Cotter, United States of America

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2026 edition

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days to 21 Nov 2026

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Distance
Marathon
Course
Flat
Climb
753 m
Entry
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About

The race

This is one of the FLATTEST and FASTEST courses in the US!! If your goal is to PR or qualify for Boston, this race is the place to do it! Course runs along the World Famous White River with scenic views.Runners get a chance to enjoy the fresh air, blue skies and mountains, lakes and trees of northern Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains region at the White River Marathon, Half Marathon for Kenya, which raises both funds for and awareness about the town’s connection with the families and children of the African village of Katito in Kenya.The African nation is where many of those organizing the race visit and volunteer each year as part of the nonprofit organization known as World Vision.

Location

Cotter, United States of America

North America · typically 9°C (48°F) on race day

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Every year

Editions

Ballot, charity and tour places

Getting in

  • First come, first served

    Places are sold on a first come, first served basis.

  • Ballot

    Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

  • Charity place

    Run for a charity and commit to a fundraising target.

  • Tour operator package

    Book a guaranteed entry with an official tour operator partner.

Ballot

Dates not announced
  1. Ballot opens

    TBA

  2. Ballot closes

    TBA

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

Charity places

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Tour operators

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