Hot Springs Half Marathon

Hot Springs Half Marathon

The Hot Springs Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The event is a trail half marathon held within the Northwoods Trails and Cedar Glades Park adjacent to Hot Springs National Park and runs through forested trails and mountain terrain near the Ouachita Mountains. The local area includes thermal fountains, open springs, and historic park features.

Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. All finishers receive a Hot Springs Half Marathon finisher medal. Participant entry items include a custom bib number and a long sleeve performance shirt.

Packet pickup is offered the day before the event and on race day at the start/finish area; exact early pickup location is to be determined. Parking is available at the parking lots within Northwoods. Portable restrooms are provided at the start/finish area and at select locations on course. The race offers a referral reward program that refunds an entry fee when a registrant refers four separate new registrations using a unique referral link. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.