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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
181 Mabel, Cotter AR
Marathon · Half · 5K
39–59°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
58–77°F
rain
2024
42–50°F
dry
2023
45–54°F
dry
2022
25–54°F
dry
2021
47–61°F
rain
2020
56–62°F
rain
2019
53–70°F
rain
2018
26–56°F
dry
2017
40–60°F
dry
2016
39–59°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Everyone loves finishing in the park!
- White River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Boston Qualifier
- Shoe Recycling Drive - bring your old shoes to us!
- Flat Course along the White River!
- Registration is limited to 750 participants - sells out!
- Family & Runner friendly atmosphere!
- Pasta Dinner is back!
Schedule:
Nov 20 | Friday: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Packet Pickup & Pasta Dinner at Cotter Schools
Nov. 21 | Saturday | 5:30 am - 6:40 am
Packet Pickup at Cotter Schools
Nov. 21 | Saturday | 7:00 am
All race start
Nov. 21 | Saturday | 2:00 pm
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