This was my sixth marathon and by far the best and most well organized event I've participated in. The course is challenging but manageable. The aid stations were well stocked and prepared, especially for slower runners such as myself. The volunteers and police officers were superb and the spectators were very enthusiastic and supportive. Of course the medal was phenomenally HUGE! Totally awesome!

What really put this marathon experience over the top for me was the way the organizers set up the after party. They did it in the afternoon after all of the runners had finished and had a chance to recover and get refreshed. With the exception of the Cowtown Marathon, most post-race parties I've been to have been over and packed up by the time I got to the finish line. The post-race party for Little Rock was just that - a party! Plenty of delicious hot food and "drinks" for EVERYONE involved with the event. That's how a post-race party should be done.

Hats off and much thanks to the organizers, caterers, police officers, volunteers, and the citizens of Little Rock for putting on a first-rate event. This marathon will be on my running calendar for years to come.

I have run countless marathons. This topped them all for course support. I am so pleased to see a race director who cares so much for the runners and understands how to lead/organize. I recommend this race to any first-timers. Plenty of aid stations with food and drinks, and a huge medal at the end. Course was marked well. Little Rock P.D. was great. Town came out to cheer us on, continually including churches, live bands, etc. Little Rock rocks as a model for all other race directors to study. Thanks to all volunteers, neighborhoods and wonderful people. No room left for improvement. Thanks again.

Fantastic weather and race overall. Community support was very strong for a smaller race. Huge medal. I started in the middle of the back and was frustrated by passing walkers four abreast strolling along. Walkers, please start at the back of the race. Overall, a great race.

This was my 6th marathon in the last 7 months. I have traveled far and wide to run and I usually just enjoy reading comments from others without adding my own. I am compelled to add my two cents this time because LR is not a destination and off most people's radar screens. I saw a lot of 50-states runners.

The race is among the most well organized ones I have experienced. The volunteers were warm, enthusiastic and hard-working. Food (bananas and oranges) started at Mile 6, and Hammer Gel started at Mile 9. There was so much food and drink that I felt like I ate a lot, and the time I took to eat might have slowed me down!!! How about those young and handsome soldiers at the Mile 17 water station, and the marines at the finish line? Even some cops were cheering. ATVs were combing the course, back and forth. With some senior and less-fit-looking people walking the 26.2 course, this was quite reassuring. The beer at mile 24 was great (thank you to the gentleman who served us), and the lipstick at mile 25 was wild.

I stayed at the La Quintas Inn, less than one mile from the start. The hotel started serving breakfast at 5:30 a.m., with a generous supply of food and even bottled water! The gentleman was constantly putting things out - very generous, since the official breakfast time for Sunday is 7 a.m. Late checkout? No problem at all (unlike the Madison, Wisconsin Marriott lady).

A minor disappointment was that they ran out of race bags when I got to the expo at 3:30 p.m. I was given a cheap grocery bag to hold things, but luckily, there was not much to put in the bag, and this bag was not suitable for bag check.

Overall, great weather, great course, and most of all, getting to know the kind people of LR was a treat. Seeing so many people walking the course, starting at 6:30 a.m., was also inspiring. One lady's back had a sign that read, "Grandma is doing it at age 72." I passed her and said, "You go, grandma." She told me I was doing great. I also saw a middle-aged woman with a prosthetic leg, pushing a teen who might have cerebral palsy. Very moving.

I doubt that I will travel there again, so I will forever treasure this visit.

This was my third marathon (most challenging yet), and the best one by far. Even though it was much tougher than the Bass Pro in November, I still finished a few minutes faster. The weather was incredible, and the local support was even more amazing. This race made me want to do another, and I was really proud of my home town. My only complaint is a sore neck from that ridiculously massive medal. =) Great marathon, Little Rock!

First things first: Geneva and Gina put on a first-class act. The support and care they give to the runners is second to none.

I highly recommend this race to anyone who wants to see a race done right. The overall experience is fantastic.

The course gets lower marks due to the out-and-back from miles 18-23. I really think there's more of the city than can be incorporated into the course to eliminate this section or convert it to a straight run to the finish. Likely this will involve more uphill on Kavanaugh, but why not make that a legendary hill? Kavanaugh Hill is amazing, painful, cruel, entertaining and will decide your race if you're not ready for it.

Organization was top notch. Package pickup was easy. The expo, although small, was well laid out. The pasta dinner was good and the lines moved very fast. I liked the one-man band for entertainment. The corrals were well organized and I think this was the smoothest start I ever had from the C-corral. The finish area was well channeled, well supported, and provided the works from food, to hydration, to medical support and attention to detail. My only suggestion for the finish area is a cut-out to allow the folks in the perks pavilion to avoid the downhill walk just to have to walk back uphill on the other side of the fence. That's a painful 200 feet after 26.2.

I highly recommend the perks pavilion package. Having porta-johns, bag drop, massage tables, food, shade, etc. all on hand was worth it.

The city was out in force to cheer in many areas. It seemed like every church I passed stepped out to support the runners and the music was phenomenal. There were gaps in the crowd in some neighborhoods, and the out-and-back was empty. A thank you goes out to the Irish folk musicians on Lookout and to the guys providing a beer stop around 25.5 miles.

An aside: Holy pig iron, Batman! That medal is huge! They're going to have to put wheels on it if it gets any bigger.

Arkansas is off of my 50-states list, but this race is one I would do again.

This was my 196th marathon and Little Rock has now moved to the top of my FAVORITES LIST. Great restaurants, sightseeing, and shopping; free parking; hassle-free packet pickup. Wonderful volunteers and spectators.

There was a very well organized two-hour-early start, which gave over 275 slow runners and walkers the opportunity to say, "I completed a marathon." Police and all aid stations were ready and waiting for us. Seemed like our own race. Early starts, if available, usually require you to bring your own water, and a map. This was so much fun and relaxing. I feel rested and ready for another marathon next week!

I usually do not spend much extra money, but the Perks Pavilion is definitely worth the money. Lots of fruit, coffee, juice, and bagels before the race, and plenty fo pizza, cold cuts, and goodies afterward. With your entry, you will also get some nice goodies, and they already have much of it bagged for you, so there was no need to juggle. Overall, an awesome event, and the medal is something else!

What a wonderful marathon. I am not a super speedy runner, so I loved the early start. Plus, just getting to get started at 6 a.m. is great!! The weather was beautiful. The crowds and supporters were great. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the out-and-back part, but there was SO much support there that it was great.

The big surprise for me was the lipstick station. That was hilarious, but now I have a new favorite shade! Sign up for this race in the future - it is a must-do!

This is a small marathon with lots of guts and great amenities (tech t-shirt and finisher's medal), awesome volunteers, great spectators (definitely a spectator-friendly course), good traffic control, ample hydration stops, port-a-potties throughout the course and a very nice/active downtown area. Although challenging at times, the course was nice and it gives you a good tour of the city and the neighborhoods.

My only complaint: the food at the finish line (if you want to call that food) really sucked. They provided green bananas and a bag with cheese crackers and some other junk. Hot dogs? Seriously? Do people still eat this garbage?

Other than that... I enjoyed Little Rock!

Best weather you could hope for in a marathon. The city comes out and really supports the race. My only complaint is the corral system, which was ridiculous. Putting everyone who registers after February 1st in the next-to-last corral is not safe. I overheard many runners complaining about this. I saw many runners in the grass dodging much slower runners. Also, if you are going to require proof of time, then put that on the registration form where it belongs. It's kind of pointless with a race this small. The race itself is good, with good spectators. I enjoyed the Methodist church singing about 8 miles into the run - that was pretty cool, seeing the congregation outside. Finish line had good spectators, GREAT volunteers and plenty of food.