Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Wynne, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $80 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:15 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about 11 percent below a typical marathon in Arkansas, which costs $90 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Arkansas runs 4:39:31, about 10:40 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 5:01:58 and men in 4:22:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the Half-Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR 72396
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Marathon
5K
Aggregated from official results (Stearns Race Timing, LLC) for Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)?
At the 2025 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:17:45 or better, the top quarter in 4:00:06, and half the field in 4:11:17; the last tenth came in after 5:35:54.
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:12 or better, the top quarter in 26:22, and half the field in 37:00; the last tenth came in after 53:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | n/a | 4:20:33 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 65 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K) Marathon year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 24 to 20 finishers, and the median time dropped from 4:45:45 to 4:11:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 (-17%) | 4:11:17 | under 3:17:45 | 2:52:34 |
| 2024 | 24 | 4:45:45 | under 3:41:16 | 2:57:33 |
From each year's official results for the Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arkansas half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 2:07:45, against 2:00:42 in a typical Arkansas half marathon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 70 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
- 1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR 72396Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 230 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $80, entry is about 11 percent below a typical marathon in Arkansas, which costs $90 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 20 runners finished the Marathon; the median finish was 4:11:17 and the winner ran 2:52:34.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 2:07:45, against 2:00:42 in a typical Arkansas half marathon, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 Bridges Street, Wynne, AR 72396.
From the organizers
Mid-South Races for Hope, formerly known as the Mid-South Marathon is back for year 27 and we want you to join us!
The people of Cross County have always offered runners and walkers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of corporate America. 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. While we are still recovering from the March 31, 2023 tornado, our community is building back and moving ahead.