Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)

Event Overview

Mid-South Races for Hope, formerly known as the Mid-South Marathon is back for year 27 and we want you to join us!

Race Details

• Date: 2026-11-07
• Location: 1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR
• Race Types: Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K
• Website: Mid-South Races for Hope

Community Experience

The people of Cross County have always offered runners and walkers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of corporate America.

• Scenery: Enjoy a slice of rural American country running and take in the vibrant fall colors of Crowley's Ridge.
• Resilience: While we are still recovering from the March 31, 2023 tornado, our community is building back and moving ahead.

Race Course

Our races are out and back races that wind through part of the historic district and continue out along the ridge through fields ripe for harvest.

• Start and Finish: The start and finish lines will be at Wynne Baptist Church.
• Certification: Our race is certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race.
• Support: We will have aid stations approximately every mile, equipped with snacks and beverages.
• Facilities: Port-o-potties are also located near each station!

Post-Race Celebration

At the finish line we will serve the traditional championship BBQ plate supper for all finishers and their families.

• Local Flavors: In lieu of a pasta dinner, we will work with locally owned restaurants to create pasta specials for the marathon weekend.
• More Information: Details on specials will be provided as event approaches.