Little Rock Marathon events
Compete for “a medal of mythic proportions” by taking part in the Little Rock Marathon March 5-6. “In 2004, Runner’s World Magazine reported that we gave out the ‘world’s largest marathon finisher’s medal,” Gina Marchese Pharis, co-executive director said. “For seven years we have been recognized as having one of the largest marathon finisher’s medals and we believe we can still claim the title with this year’s mythic medal.”
The Little Rock 5K Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, March 5 at 8 a.m. The Little Rockers Kids Marathon, 26.2 miles completed over an extended time frame, follows at noon. All races start at the River Market and finish at the Riverfest Amphitheatre. Other races include the full and half marathons and a relay marathon. Participants in all events can run, walk or do a combination of both in any of the events. A free two-day health and fitness expo at the Statehouse Convention Center precedes the race on March 4-5. Geneva Hampton is the contact for more information at 501-371-4770 or ghampton@littlerock.org. Visit www.littlerockmarathon.com for additional details.
