LOViT Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mount Ida, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOViT Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| LOViT Marathon | Marathon | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Dec 4.
Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the LOViT Half-Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
33 Old Highway 270 Rd, Mount Ida, AR 71957
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 33 Old Highway 270 Rd, Mount Ida, AR 71957Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 650 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is LOViT Marathon?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 33 Old Highway 270 Rd, Mount Ida, AR 71957.
From the organizers
Marathon or half-marathon on the beautiful Lake Ouachita Vista Trail in Mt. Ida, Arkansas.
LOVit Marathon is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series (UTS Lite).
The race begins at ADA Trailhead, located on Trails End Lane in Mt. Ida. Take the first left turn off of Shangri La Drive.