White River Marathon
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Event overview
The White River Marathon is the 22nd annual race weekend in Cotter, Arkansas, held on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event includes these distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The course runs along the White River and is described as flat. The marathon is listed as a Boston Qualifier. The weekend includes a shoe recycling drive and a pre-race pasta dinner. Registration is limited and fees listed on the event pages are: Marathon $100, Half Marathon $85, 5K $35. Prices increase after October 31, 2025.
Location and logistics
The event base and packet pickup location is Cotter Schools at 181 Mabel St, Cotter, AR 72626. Packet pickup and a pre-race pasta dinner are scheduled Friday evening from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Cotter Schools. Additional packet pickup is available the morning of the race from 5:30 am to 6:45 am at the same location. The race is presented as family-friendly and lists local sponsors and community partners on its pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.