White River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Home » Races » Arkansas » Cotter » White River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Date

Nov 22, 2025

Starting Time

7:00 AM

Course

Road

Fees

$65-$105

Location

Cotter

Participants

500-1000

Terrain

Fast & Flat

Environment

Small Town

Temperature
High: 59°
/ Low: 37°
Perfect For:
Family Friendly
Overview

Join us in beautiful and historic Cotter, Arkansas!  

The White River Marathon (Half & 5K) offers a first-class race experience with a cozy feel.  Run this negative elevation, flat and fast course along the White River with a finish in Cotter’s Big Spring Park under the historic Cotter Bridge.  

All races have a 7-hour cut-off time, so walkers and talkers are welcome!  Finish in the park and we shuttle runners back to the start for a post-race meal.

Family friendly atmosphere!

Stay basically on-course at one of the many resorts or other unique lodging options.

Assume all races start at 7:00 am

Shoe Recycling Drive – bring us your old shoes!

Flat & Fast Course along the White River!

World’s largest finishing line arch

Registration is limited to 750 participants!

Boston Qualifier!

Course Description
  • Race starts at Cotter School
  • Race ends at Big Spring Park
  • Shuttle vans will take runners back to school
  • Half is essentially out and back
  • Marathon is out, most of the way back to the turn, out again, and back to finish.