Hogeye Marathon

The Hogeye Marathon is a longstanding Northwest Arkansas favorite and one of the region’s most community-driven race weekends. Organized by Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization, the event has been part of the Arkansas running scene since 1977 and is recognized as the state’s oldest marathon. Held in Springdale, Arkansas, USA, the race showcases the area’s mix of downtown energy, neighborhood streets, greenway segments, and views that extend into nearby Johnson and Fayetteville. With a full marathon, half marathon, relay, 10K, and 5K spread across two days, Hogeye offers a welcoming format for both serious runners and casual participants looking for a festive spring weekend on the roads of Northwest Arkansas. The event’s charitable roots and volunteer-led spirit give it a warm, local character that sets it apart from larger big-city races, while its long history gives it real credibility among regional marathon traditions.