This is one of the best small, rural marathons I have ever run. The people do an excellent job of taking care of the runners. The course is quite nice and gently rolling (really.) And the barbecue at the finish is just great. One can't find a better rural marathon.

Wynne a Winner!
This is well planned, runner pampered marathon. The coordinator did all the right things with southern style. Those ladies at the pre-race pasta dinner and at the post-race feed made you feel like family.

Easy packet pickup in conjunction with pasta meal. Great food! Post-race food was also second to none. Small marathon ? no chip ? about 200 marathoners. Out and back course with gentle rolling hills through mostly rural Wynne. Superb themed aid stations spaced out about a mile and a half apart ? with water, sport drinks, and fruit at each station! Nice long sleeve t-shirt and finishers medal. Wish we lived closer to repeat every year!

All of the great comments posted in the past about this marathon are true! For a town of only 8,614 people, it was a great run. A pasta dinner with dessert, the barbeque sandwiches and homemade cookies after the race were a treat. The cute little race director's wife let a group of race walkers and slower runners have an early start that was GREATLY appreciated. The themed water stations were a hit with everyone-and they were awarded prizes too. There were not a lot of spectators which is okay with me. The course was an out and back loop into the countryside with gently rolling hills- easy on the body, mind and spirit. If you enjoy smaller marathons and like being treated as though you are special (even the last runner in was recognized and given a standing ovation), this is definately a marathon you should sign up for.

This was my 28th marathon, and I came real close to a PR!
The out and back course was beautiful. The fall colors were pretty much in peak. Some of the hills were a little more challenging than I expected - but nothing too exteme.
The aid stations were plentiful, well stocked, well trained, consistent, and in costume.
The pasta party was enjoyable, and the after party with food and showers was well worth hanging out for.
I would recommend this one for everybody.

This was a very fun run. The workers were very friendly and supportive. The course had more hills than I realized.
I liked the small town atmosphere. The number of total runners made it very easy to stop when necessary for restroom breaks, drinks, etc.
I will definitely run this race again.

I like a good Mom & Pop marathon, and this one was hard to beat. Aid stations were more than adequate, and the course was beautiful. No, it's not New York City if you are looking for spectators, but you will see a lot of wildlife. Very friendly and well organized event. Good PR course if you are not bothered by a little humidity.

I thought this marathon had everything from the start of the race to the awards ceremony. If you don't get into the big and bad this is the small marathon for you.

The Dayton, Ohio Contingent enjoyed your event. It was a bit humid, but so what! Everyone was so friendly and the food at the aid stations were plentiful! I did not run my best (by about an hour...an injury) but I enjoyed every step...beautiful countryside. You guys know how to provide a quality event. I love the duck shirt! Sorry to miss duck hunting season by two weeks.

I've run 175 marathons and this was better organized than most big city marathons. Wonderful aid stations every mile that made up for lack of spectators. A simple out and back course with little traffic and no major hills. A fast time is guaranteed if the weather cooperates. Definitely the easiest and best marathon in Arkansas. I hope to return next year.

This marathon was really surprising - very small town, very small marathon, yet one of the best I've attended. The organization was fantastic and you could not have asked for more or better support. Super volunteers. They call this city 'the city with a smile' and they held true to that. Loved the fact that as small as this race was (~300 runners including marathon and half) they managed to have a BBQ and pizza lunch, great music, a band playing in the Arts&Crafts fair indoors, nice medals, nice shirts, bake sale with hot coffee and hot chocolate, 'theme' water stops, great traffic control, and even a clown to greet you at the finish. I definitely recommend it for your AR marathon. These folks deserve to have a lot of runners supporting their event.