3 Bridges Marathon
Little Rock, United States of America · Saturday 5 December 2026
The 3 Bridges Marathon is a road marathon held in Little Rock, Arkansas, primarily along the Arkansas River Trail. The route forms a 19-mile loop to the east and a 7-mile loop to the west, for a total distance of 26.2 miles. The course is notable for crossing three significant bridges: the Big Dam Bridge at both the 1-mile and 18-mile marks, the Clinton Presidential Bridge at mile 9, and the Two Rivers Bridge at miles 19 and 26.
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Adjusted Time
3:50:33
Time difference: -9.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain48m
Elevation High30m
Elevation Low22m
Weather Forecast
High8°C
Low0°C
Chance of Rain1%
How hard is 3 Bridges Marathon?
Easyharder than 3% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, 3 Bridges Marathon plays about 3 minutes faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1113 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #552 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at 3 Bridges Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On 3 Bridges Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:53:20 | −06:40 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:22:01 | −07:59 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:50:33 | −09:27 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:18:58 | −11:02 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:47:15 | −12:45 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:15:26 | −14:34 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:43:31 | −16:29 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
3 Bridges Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
3 Bridges Marathon is a full marathon held in Little Rock, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 5 December 2026. The course is run on road surface with 48m of total climbing, with its high point near 30m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 3 Bridges Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 48m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for December, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 0°C and 8°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
3 Bridges Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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