9USATF Certificate # AR17004WJT 

The marathon begins on Emma Ave. in Springdale, Arkansas.  It promises to be scenic as well as safe, thanks to help from the Springdale Police, Springdale Fire, Johnson Police, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Water and aid stations will be located throughout the course. Maps will be available at the packet pick-up, or here (see below).

The marathon will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The race will start and finish on Emma Ave. in Springdale’s Downtown District. Timing will end 7 hours from the start. Participants may start early if this is not adequate time, & ONLY IF 7 HRS. IS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO FINISH. early start-TBD

The 26.2 mile run is open to male and female participants 15 years of age and older. All participants under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian’s signature. No one under the age of 15 will be allowed to participate in the Full Marathon.  Runners may participate as part of a 4-person relay team for additional fees.  Tech shirts are included and finishers medals.  If participating in both the marathon and relay, both medals will be awarded upon completion. 

You must pick up your packet and place your bib on the front of your shirt so it visible. Packet Pick-up times are: Friday, April 19th   11am-7 pm; or Saturday morning 5:30- 6:40 am. at Shiloh Square, (106 W. Emma Ave.Springdale, AR 72764) 

Age Awards will be given three deep by gender and age. Award winners may pick up awards after they finish, after they have been posted. Please do not leave before checking whether you placed!  We do not want to mail awards, as this takes needed funds away from the charities.  Thank you in advance for understanding and cooperating!