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!

Location and Date

Date: November 7, 2026

Address: 1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR.

Running Experience

• Community Spirit: The people of Cross County have always offered runners and walkers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of corporate America.
• Scenic Views: Rediscover what you love about running, 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 Certification: Our race is certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

Race Details

• 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/Finish: The start and finish lines will be at Wynne Baptist Church.
• Aid Stations: We will have aid stations approximately every mile, and port-o-potties are also located near each station!
• Supplies: Each aid station will be supplied with Vaseline, Gatorade, fruit, snacks, and smiles.

Post-Race Celebration

• Finish Line Treat: At the finish line we will serve the traditional championship BBQ plate supper for all finishers and their families.
• Pasta Dinner: In lieu of a pasta dinner, we will work with locally owned restaurants to create pasta specials for the marathon weekend.
• Additional Information: More information to come regarding the pasta specials.

Registration Information

Join us for the Mid-South Races for Hope by registering at this link.