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Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon

December 5, 2026 · 7:00 AMLittle Rock, AR, United States

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Race Day

43°F

Feels cold

Total elevation gain

262ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

500

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. It starts and finishes at River Mountain Park beside the Two Rivers Bridge. The marathon begins at 7:00 am, and runners expecting to take between six and eight hours can use an early start at 5:00 am. The course is almost entirely on the Arkansas River Trail: a 19-mile (30.6 km) loop to the east and then a 7-mile (11.3 km) loop to the west, crossing the Big Dam Bridge, the Clinton Presidential Bridge and the Two Rivers Bridge. It is mostly flat apart from the three bridges, USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. Aid stations are placed nearly every mile, and every finisher receives a medal and a long-sleeve technical shirt. The race honors Jacob Wells, who started it in 2013. The field is capped at 500 runners.

Previous edition results — 2025

Course Highlights: 01River Mountain Park – start and finish, beside the Two Rivers Bridge
02Big Dam Bridge – crossed at miles 1 and 18
03Clinton Presidential Bridge – crossed at mile 9 on the way east
04Two Rivers Bridge – crossed at miles 19 and 26
05Peninsula near mile 22.5 – Jacob Wells' favorite spot, with a view of Pinnacle Mountain
Time Limit: 6 hours (8 hours for the 5:00 am early start)
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Methods: Register online through RunSignup until noon on December 3 or until the cap is reached.
Late registration is offered at packet pickup for $160 plus service fee.
There is no race day registration.
Eligibility: Open to ages 16 and older.
Required Documents: Marathon waiver, signed online during registration.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable and registrations are not deferrable.
Entries can be transferred through RunSignup for a $20 fee through November 6, 2026.
The race may be cancelled, postponed or rerouted at the Race Committee's discretion, including for weather.

01: An early start at 5:00 am is available for runners expecting to take between six and eight hours.
02: Trolleys shuttle runners from the TAG Church parking lot at 11120 Cantrell Road to the start; be on the trolley by 6:15 am.
03: There is no host hotel and no hotel within walking distance of the parking lots.
04: Every finisher receives a medal, and the shirt is a long-sleeve unisex technical fabric.
05: Timing is by Garner Timing Services, with results available through the RunSignup results app.
06: A clothing drop at mile 2 delivers clothing to the finish line.

Questions about the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon 2026

When is the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon 2026?

Saturday, December 5, 2026.

Where is the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon?

Little Rock, AR, United States.

What time does the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

What is the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon time limit?

6 hours (8 hours for the 5:00 am early start).

How do I enter the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon 2026?

Registration is open. Dec 3, 2026: Price increase. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup until noon on December 3 or until the cap is reached; Late registration is offered at packet pickup for $160 plus service fee; There is no race day registration.

How much does the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon 2026 cost?

Marathon: $140.

When and where is packet pickup for the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon?

Dec 3, 2026: Online registration closes at noon; late registration at packet pickup is $160 plus service fee. Dec 4, 2026: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Rock City Running, Little Rock.

What is the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon elevation gain?

80 m (262 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon course like?

It passes River Mountain Park, Big Dam Bridge and Clinton Presidential Bridge.

What is the weather like at the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon?

The race-day average is 6 °C (43 °F). Feels cold.

How many runners does the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon have?

500 participants. Intimate field.

Where are the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon results?

The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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