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Heatwave Half Marathon  - Little Rock

Heatwave Half Marathon - Little Rock

Race Date

Jul 18, 2026

Location

North Little Rock, AR

Standout78

The Experience

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K! A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool offPlenty of hot fun in the summer sun!

Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one! Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17! Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!) Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Tank Top

Start Location

River Front Park, North Little Rock, AR, 72114

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

50m1 Miles5K10K13.1 MilesVolunteer Then RunVirtual Race

USATF Certified Course

AR24001WJT · Little Rock Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout78
Methodology
Heritage20/20

23 years running

Size15/15

~2,214 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

29% returning runners

Course & details13/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 6 photos

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:11:22

Weather0/10

typical high 93°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

75°

Afternoon (High)

93°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 62,180 finishers actually crossed the line across 23 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

62,180

Median time

2:31:33

Latest turnout

2,420

States

51

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:258:20

Turnout by year

20192026

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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