The Little Rockers Kids Marathon is a non-competitive program/event that offers children 1st through 6th grades the opportunity to enhance their physical activity (by following a fun, simple running and/or walking program) while focusing on reaching a goal. Since 2004, more than 30,600 children have completed their Final Mile and over 64,000 children have participated in the Little Rockers training program.

Participants run or walk at least 25.2 miles in the weeks leading up to race weekend. On race day, they complete their marathon on the official Little Rock Marathon course.  

Our FREE turn-key, web-based program is available to all individuals, schools, and youth organizations in any city.

  • Open to all 1st through 6th grades! Children in grades higher than 6th are encouraged to register for the Little Rock 5K.
  • Parents/Guardians who choose to participate with their child on race day, MUST register as an adult. Only adults with a child participating can register.
  • Little Rockers receive a shirt, race number, and a finishers’ medal. Parents receive a race number, which allows them access to the course.

HOW CAN MY CHILD PARTICIPATE?
There are two ways your child can take part in the Little Rockers Kids Marathon Training Program and Final Mile.

  1. Individuals/Home (click here)
    with an adult’s supervision
  2. Official Program (click here)
    participate through an official Program at a participating school, church or civic organization – 10 or more children

HERE’S HOW TO START

  • You can register your child as an individual or part of an official program.
  • Access the online resources to help your child get the most out of their marathon experience. You’ll be sent these in an email after registering.
  • Find a safe place to train.
  • Complete at least 25.2 miles before race day.

2024 FINAL MILE LOGISTICS 

     Date:    March 2, 2024
     Time:    11:00 am CST
     Place:   LaHarpe Blvd., Little Rock, AR (behind the Statehouse Convention Center)

FINAL MILE REGISTRATION FEES


Race
Children
Parent

8/21/2023 –
10/23/2023
$20
$15

10/24/2023 –
12/26/2023
$22
$15

12/27/2023 –
2/19/2024
$25
$15

At
Expo
NA
NA
  • Limited to the first 1,800 children
  • Limited to the first 900 parents
  • Fees are not refundable.
  • Price changes occur online at 11:59 PM CST. A transaction and credit card processing fee is charged by RaceRoster.com when you register online.  The fee is charged on the total amount not just the registration fee.
  • On-line registrants will receive an auto-generated email confirmation stating their registration was received. Keep this email confirmation as it has vital information needed to obtain the registrant’s race packet on race weekend.
  • There is NO EXPO REGISTRATION.
  • There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
  • There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP.

THE MISSION
To motivate children to commit to a physical routine, which will allow them to experience the overall benefits of achieving their goals, not only when they cross the finish line, but in life. Little Rockers was launched in 2004 in response to the growing concern over our children’s health and the increasing childhood obesity rates.  Since that time, more than 95,000 children across the country have taken part in the Little Rockers Kids Marathon Final Mile and free training program.

RESOURCES

  • Fact Sheet (pdf)
  • FAQs (pdf)
  • Training Schedule (pdf)

QUESTIONS
Rhonda Redmond | E-Maill