Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon

Saturday, 5 December 2026In 43 days

72212, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States3bridgesmarathon.com

A mostly flat, paved Arkansas River Trail marathon using a 19-mile eastern loop and a seven-mile western loop. The course crosses Big Dam Bridge, Clinton Presidential Bridge and Two Rivers Bridge.

Distances

Marathon (42 km)
Stated distance: 07:00
Start

Entry fee

US$120 plus service fee through 6 November; US$140 through 3 December; US$160 at packet pickup.

Check the latest with the organiser (opens in a new tab)

Rules and terrain

Course: ROAD
Surface: Mostly paved, mostly flat trail with bridge crossings
Certification: USATF AR25005WJT; Boston qualifier
Cut-off times: Six hours for the regular 07:00 start. An approved 05:00 early start is available for runners expecting six to eight hours, with an eight-hour limit.
Notable segments: Big Dam Bridge at miles 1 and 18; Clinton Presidential Bridge at mile 9; Two Rivers Bridge at miles 19 and 26.

Entering

Registration: OPEN (opens in a new tab)
What you get: Long-sleeve technical shirt and finisher medal.
Refunds and transfers: Fees are non-refundable. Transfers through RunSignup cost US$20 and are available through 6 November 2026; deferrals are not offered.
If it is cancelled: The race committee may cancel, postpone or reroute the event for unsafe conditions; the official policy does not promise refunds.

Getting there

Bib pickup: Rock City Running, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Friday 10:00–18:00; race-morning pickup at the start/finish from 04:30.

Start

Marathon·River Mountain Park / Two Rivers Bridge · 4468 River Mountain Road, Little Rock, AR 72212

Race day

Start time: 07:00 (America/Chicago)
Bag drop: Numbered drop bags are provided at packet pickup and held in a U-Haul at the start/finish; clothing left at mile 2 is delivered to the finish.
Aid stations: Aid stations average nearly every mile; restrooms and medical support are available on course and at the start/finish.

Editions

5 Dec 2026
Register (opens in a new tab)

Where this came from

Sources: Official 3 Bridges Marathon pages and RunSignup entry — 2026 date, single marathon, regular start, course, venue and registration
Last verified: 22 Oct 2026