TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Little Rock Marathon offers a FREE training program designed to help individuals prepare for the 2027 Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Proper training can make the difference between an enjoyable race experience and a long, challenging day.

Our goal is to provide coaching, guidance, and motivation to help you reach the finish line. Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a personal best, our free training schedules and tips are designed for athletes of all ages and fitness levels.

Our training group meets every Saturday at 6:00 a.m. at various locations throughout the Little Rock area for the week’s long-distance training session. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re training for the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon, and whether you plan to run, walk, or combine both.

Each week, registered participants receive an email with details and directions for the upcoming training location. Registration in the training program is required to receive these communications.

Can’t join us in person? You can also train virtually if you’re out of town, out of state, or simply prefer not to start your Saturday at 6:00 a.m.

Since 2003, our veteran RRCA coaches, Hobbit Singleton and Tom Singleton, have trained more than 45,700 athletes. Through their passion and dedication to helping new athletes, our training program has contributed an estimated $2.7 million back to the running community.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Training schedules designed to safely prepare participants for race day
• Weekly training tips
• “Ask the Coach” opportunities and educational webinars/videos

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Find a training partner or join a group for accountability and support
• Choose a schedule that fits your goals and experience level (ours is free and proven)
• Consult your physician before beginning this or any fitness program

TRAINING SCHEDULES
Training schedules are divided into two phases:

• Build-Up Phase
  Designed for individuals starting from scratch or for those needing to gradually build fitness before the first official long-distance training session.
• Official Phase
  Designed for individuals preparing to participate in the 2027 Little Rock Marathon race weekend.

Download a copy of the schedules (click here)

RESOURCES

• Words of Wisdom according to Mama Hobbit
• • The First Step – The Training Schedules (click here)
  • Shoes, Shoes, Glorious Shoes (click here)
  • Blinky Lights (click here)
  • The Goldilocks Training Method (click here)

QUESTIONS
For more information about the Training Program please contact:
Hobbit Singleton | E-Mail
Tom Singleton | E-mail

VIDEOS

Older (but Effective!) Training Videos

For more videos, subscribe to the official Little Rock Marathon YouTube Channel: