Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Time to be announced
Little Rock Marathon 2027: Expo, Saturday Races and Sunday Marathons
For two Little Rockers events, race weekend is the last mile rather than the whole distance: children and participants in the All Abilities Final Mile build toward it by covering 25.2 miles beforehand. The weekend’s other choices range from a 5K and 10K to Sunday’s 13.1- and 26.2-mile races.
The Expo is a separate, free stop
The Health & Fitness Expo runs Friday and Saturday at the Statehouse Convention Center, with packet pickup scheduled during both days. Hosted by the Hatcher Agency, it lists more than 50 exhibitors focused on health, distance running, walking, fitness and nutrition.
The Expo is free to enter; that does not establish the cost of taking part in a race. The event listing gives no race entry fees.
Further reading: Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Saturday’s two final-mile events work differently
Saturday’s race lineup includes the Little Rock 5K and Little Rock 10K, alongside two events that ask participants to complete most of a marathon’s distance before arriving in Little Rock.
The Little Rockers Kids Marathon is for children in first through sixth grade. Children are encouraged to run or walk 25.2 miles at home or school, then complete the final mile together in Little Rock. Launched in 2004, the program also offers free training; its stated purpose was to encourage children’s physical activity and goal-setting.
The Little Rockers All Abilities Final Mile is noncompetitive and intended for people with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities. Participants run, walk or roll at least 25.2 miles in the weeks before race weekend, then complete the final portion on the official marathon course. The listing does not describe event-day accommodations, so participants who need specific arrangements should seek confirmation before planning around them.
Further reading: Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Sunday’s distances pass major Little Rock landmarks
Sunday pairs the 13.1-mile Little Rock Half Marathon with the 26.2-mile Little Rock Marathon. The listed time limits are four hours for the half and eight hours for the full.
The full marathon follows a USATF-approved single-loop course and is an official Boston Marathon qualifying race. Its listed landmarks include the Arkansas State Capitol, Clinton Presidential Center, Robinson Center, Arkansas Governor’s Mansion and Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. The event began in 2003 and is held annually on the first weekend of March.
Further reading: Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
A weekend that moves from Expo to races
The event listing assigns the Expo and packet pickup to Friday and Saturday, with races on Saturday and Sunday. It publishes times for the Expo only; race start times are not stated.
Friday, March 5, 2027 · Statehouse Convention Center
- Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and packet pickup
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Statehouse Convention Center
- Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and packet pickup
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Race event; venue and start time not stated
- Little Rock 5K
- Little Rock 10K
- Little Rockers Kids Marathon
- Little Rockers All Abilities Final Mile
Sunday, March 7, 2027 · Race event; venue and start time not stated
- Little Rock Half Marathon
- Little Rock Marathon
A few details to settle before race weekend
Friday, March 5, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday, March 6, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
These are the published hours for the Health & Fitness Expo and packet pickup, not race start times.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Statehouse Convention Center
The Expo is listed at Main and Markham Streets in Little Rock. The venue directory gives the street address as 101 E. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201.
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Race start times, locations and fees are not listed
The event listing does not specify race start or finish locations, race start times, entry fees or registration deadlines. The Expo venue is not identified as a race start or finish.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Free entry applies to the Expo
The Health & Fitness Expo is listed as free. Race participation is separate, and the listing does not state race prices or entry terms.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Getting to the Expo
Expo destination
The Health & Fitness Expo is at the Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201. The listing does not identify a specific entrance. The event page’s map links can calculate directions from your starting point; they do not identify race start or finish locations.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗ · Statehouse Convention Center | Little Rock, AR ↗
Downtown parking
Published general public options include the 650-space Convention District deck at 2nd and Main, one block south of the center; a 50-space surface lot at Markham and Scott, across from the center; the 550-space Robinson Center garage at Markham and Spring; and the 600-space River Market deck at River Market Avenue and 2nd. The parking guide also notes a public deck at 6th and Scott and downtown on-street parking. These are general options, not a marathon parking plan or a guarantee of availability.
Transit
Little Rock’s transportation overview describes daily Rock Region METRO bus service throughout central Arkansas and a 3.4-mile METRO Streetcar system between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It does not specify a route or stop for this Expo. The map links can calculate directions from your own starting point.
Before you make a plan
Is the Health & Fitness Expo free?
Yes. The Expo is listed as free on Friday and Saturday; that does not include race participation.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
When is packet pickup?
Packet pickup is scheduled at the Expo on Friday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Who can take part in the Little Rockers Kids Marathon?
It is for children in first through sixth grade. Children are encouraged to complete 25.2 miles at home or school before the final mile in Little Rock.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Are race start times and entry fees available?
The event listing does not state race start times, start or finish locations, entry fees or registration deadlines.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Does the listing describe accommodations for the All Abilities Final Mile?
It describes the event as noncompetitive and says participants may run, walk or roll, but does not specify event-day accommodations.
Little Rock Marathon 2027 | Marathon Course & Info | Little Rock, AR ↗
Location & Google Maps
Race courses and Statehouse Convention Center for the Health & Fitness Expo; race start and finish venues are not specified.
Statehouse Convention Center, Main & Markham Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (Expo). Race-course address is not specified.
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.