Hogeye Marathon & Relays

Hogeye Marathon & Relays is an annual nonprofit event in Springdale, Arkansas, held on April 17–18, 2027. Saturday brings the marathon (26.2 miles) and the four-person marathon relay, both with about 4,600 feet of climbing, plus the half marathon (13.1 miles), all starting at 7:00 a.m. Sunday adds a 10K at 7:00 a.m. and a 5K at 7:20 a.m., which together form the Hogeye Team Challenge. The course takes in city parks and local landmarks, and proceeds go to charities across Northwest Arkansas.

That elevation figure is the thing to plan for: a marathon with this much climbing is not a course for a flat personal best, and the relay is the smarter option if you want to race hard without the full distance. Train on hills, practice downhill running to protect your quads, and set a pace target based on effort rather than your flat-course time.