Mid-South Marathon
A small-town Arkansas marathon that has finished on Crowley's Ridge for over 25 years, with a certified out-and-back course and a BBQ supper at the end.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified course that runners use for Boston qualifying times.
- Out-and-back route along Crowley's Ridge with aid roughly every mile.
- Small field backed by decades of continuous race history in Cross County.
- BBQ plate supper served to finishers and their families at the finish.
About the Mid-South Marathon
Wynne now brands its race weekend as Mid-South Races for Hope, and the marathon inside it is one of Arkansas's longest-running 26.2-mile events. The field is small, the roads are rural, and finishers and their families sit down to a BBQ plate supper when it is over. Runners pick this race for quiet miles and small-town hospitality rather than crowd energy.
Course
The out-and-back route starts and finishes at Wynne Baptist Church, passes through part of the historic district, and follows Crowley's Ridge past working farmland. The course is USATF certified, and aid stations come roughly every mile with portable toilets close to each one. Expect long quiet stretches where you set your own rhythm.
Race-day weather
Early November in eastern Arkansas usually means a cool start and comfortable racing temperatures through the morning. Sun and a light breeze across open farmland matter more than heat, and fall color along the ridge is a real part of the day.
Past Mid-South Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Mid-South Marathon FAQ
When is the Mid-South Marathon?
The 2026 Mid-South Marathon is on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Is Mid-South Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Mid-South Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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