Papa Loco Marathon
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Race overview
The Papa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, on the Tucker Creek Trail behind Conway Regional Health Fitness Center on Salem Road in Conway, Arkansas. The course is an annual loop course on Tucker Creek Trail. Aid stations are provided approximately every half mile. The course is certified and is a Boston Qualifier; it has been reported to register long on some GPS devices. Both in-person distances have an eight hour time limit and are walker friendly.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- VIRTUAL Marathon
- VIRTUAL Half-Marathon
Registration and entry
In-person registration remains open until noon on Friday, January 23, 2026. Virtual registration closes January 21, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Entry fees listed are $50 for the marathon and half-marathon, and $25 for each virtual distance. The marathon is open to ages 18 and older; the half-marathon is open to ages 13 and older. Virtual entries are limited; virtual participants receive a finisher medal but no shirt and are not eligible for Marathon Maniacs or Half Fanatics recognition.
Logistics and awards
Packet pickup is available at The Ride in Conway and Rock City Running in Little Rock on Friday, and at the race on Saturday. Registrants must select a pickup location when registering; changes must be emailed by Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8:00am, otherwise packets will be available on race day. Participants who register in time receive shirts and finisher bling. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
