White River Marathon

05/30/2026

Reminder: registration pricing increases on June 1, 2026.

We want to see YOU at the starting line! Register now through this weekend to lock in the current low price. After June 1, the new pricing takes effect.

Help WRM keep it local and support the 2026 Local Charity Recipients:
- Have a Heart Pet Shelter
- Cotter Fire Department Auxiliary
- Food Bank of North Central Arkansas
- Wesley Kitchen Free Community Meal

See you at the starting line!
🏃 23rd Annual White River Marathon
📍Cotter, Arkansas
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
🌉 Finish beneath the historic Cotter Bridge
🎟️ Registration limited to 800 participants

Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Cotter/WhiteRiverMarathon

05/08/2026

We’re excited to announce the 2026 White River Marathon Charities of the Year 💛

This marks the second year of our mission to keep race proceeds local by supporting organizations serving Baxter and Marion counties.

After receiving 12 deserving applications, the White River Marathon Board selected:
🐾 Have a Heart Pet Shelter
🥫 Food Bank of North Central Arkansas
🚒 Cotter Fire Department Auxiliary
🍽️ Wesley Kitchen at First United Methodist Church

Last year, with the help of our runners, sponsors, volunteers, and community, we raised more than $20,000 for local charities during our first year of keeping the money local.

Our goal is to meet, or exceed, that impact again in 2026.

Every registration, sponsorship, volunteer hour, and donation helps support organizations making a difference right here at home.

🏃 23rd Annual White River Marathon📍 Cotter, Arkansas
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
🌉 Finish beneath the historic Cotter Bridge
🎟️ Registration limited to 800 participants

We also want to sincerely thank every organization that applied this year. Choosing was not easy, and we encourage those not selected to apply again next year.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

03/16/2026

White River Marathon friends…we’ve got a little 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 surprise coming your way.

On March 17, we’ll be dropping a 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 for race registration with 𝟏𝟕% 𝐎𝐅𝐅.

We’re not going to tell you when it starts, but it shouldn’t take luck to figure it out.🍀

Here’s your clue:
If the day belongs to St. Patrick, the clock might follow his lead.⏰

You’ve got some time to solve it. Talk amongst yourselves.

When the hour hits…the deal begins. 🍀

03/09/2026

I guess we're kind of a big deal! Thank you to all those who registered and made 2026 WRM's largest opening weekend to date!

We look forward to seeing all the runners in November. Train safe and enjoy the awesome mild spring temps!

03/06/2026

Registration opens TODAY at NOON!

Don’t miss your chance to grab the Early Bird Special for the White River Marathon.

The first 23 marathon runners and first 23 half marathon runners to register will receive 23% OFF their registration.

No coupon code needed, the discount will automatically appear at checkout.

Set your alarm and be ready when registration opens at 12:00 PM today (Friday, March 6).

We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

02/27/2026

🚨 The countdown is on. 🚨

Registration for the White River Marathon opens 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (NOON).

Mark your calendar. Set your reminder. Be ready.

We’ll be offering a 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥, so don’t miss your chance to lock in your spot at the best price.

We are also accepting applications for our 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫(𝐬).

If you are a 501(c)(3), or know of a local charity you’re passionate about, we’d love to hear from you (Baxter/Marion Co).

𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, executive director, board member, or someone connected below.👇

Or head to our website to complete the Charity of the Year application.

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓.

Let’s make this year’s race about more than just miles.

02/12/2026

Big things happen when a community shows up.💛

This year, the White River Marathon raised $𝟐𝟎,𝟓𝟎𝟎, and for the first time ever, we kept every dollar local.

Those funds went directly to three amazing organizations serving our Twin Lakes neighbors:
✔️ Gamma House
✔️ Mruk Family Center on Aging
✔️ Ozarks Keystone Trail

Seeing these checks go straight back into our community is exactly why we do this.

Thank you to every runner, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter. You didn’t just run a race, you made a real difference.

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢. Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Baxter and Marion may apply by visiting the Charity tab on the website for details and the application. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 15.

02/12/2026

The 23rd Annual WRM is coming 👊

🗓 Registration opens March 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon CST

💥 23% OFF for the first 23 Marathon + first 23 Half Marathon runners
(No code needed, just be fast.)

Race day: Saturday, November 21, 2026.

If this one’s on your 2026 calendar…don’t wait.

11/24/2025

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Tyler Melton's second trip to the White River Marathon produced a championship finish, while women's champion Nicole Bachman made the most out of a family vacation to earn a first-place finish …