White River Marathon
Batesville, United States of America · Saturday 21 November 2026
The White River Marathon takes place in Cotter, Arkansas, typically starting and ending at Cotter Schools and Big Spring Park. The course follows a paved road along the White River, with bluffs on one side and scenic river views throughout.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:51
Time difference: +34.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain147m
Elevation High196m
Elevation Low130m
Weather Forecast
High16°C
Low9°C
Chance of Rain12%
How hard is White River Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 88% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, White River Marathon plays about 37 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #142 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #79 of 576 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 White River 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 White River Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:28:13 | +28:13 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:01:41 | +31:41 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:34:51 | +34:51 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:07:50 | +37:50 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:40:41 | +40:41 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:13:24 | +43:24 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:46:03 | +46:03 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
White River Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
White River Marathon is a full marathon held in Batesville, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 147m of total climbing, with its high point near 196m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official White River Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 147m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for November, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 9°C to 16°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (12%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
White River Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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