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WRM FAQ: Pre Race

Is there a time limit?

Can I change my registration?

Can I change my registration?

 Yes.  The time limit is 7 hours.  Runners still on the course at 2:00 pm will be picked up. 

Can I change my registration?

Can I change my registration?

Can I change my registration?

  Yes.  You can manage your registration details through RunSignup.  Log in, review your Profile to see and manage your upcoming races.   Use the "Transfer Event" tab to move up or down a distance.

Where do we go?

Can I change my registration?

What is this race like?

Race location is 181 Mabel St., Cotter, AR 72626, the address for Cotter Schools.  You'll see plenty of signage to pull you right into packet pickup and our base of operations. 

What is this race like?

What is this race like?

What is this race like?

The following is an unsolicited quote regarding a previous WRM:

“It’s a small race – ..... It was flat and fast, attracting those hoping to qualify for Boston. A friendly and low-key attitude appeals to ultra- and trail-runners who want a quick road race. And being relatively cheap with flexible registration and packet pickup attracts the 50-Staters and Marathon Maniacs.” - Anna Ritz www.starrunnersmemphis.com

Can I register on-site?

What is this race like?

Can I register on-site?

Because we strive to provide a high quality event, on-site registration may only be available on the Friday evening proceeding the event during packet pickup If the event has sold out prior to this date, on-site registration will NOT be available.​   Regardless of registration numbers, we will NOT have race-day registration available.  

Registration Limit?

What is this race like?

Can I register on-site?

Yes.  Because we strive to deliver a quality event, we limit the total number of participants to 750.  This keeps the course less congested and allows us to provide better services to our runners.  The 5K event is the only event that we segregate with its own limit, which is set at 100 participants. 

FAQ Tutorials for RunSignup

Step-by-step "How To" docs to navigate RunSignup

Manage shirt size and add-ons (pdf)

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Transfer registration tutorial (pdf)

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Checking your bib number and details (pdf)

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What time will online registration close?

Can I pick up my packet on Saturday/race morning?

What time will online registration close?

If the event has not sold out, online registration will close at 11:59 pm Nov. 17, 2023.   

Where is packet pickup and registration?

Can I pick up my packet on Saturday/race morning?

What time will online registration close?

Everything happens at Cotter School:  181 Mabel St., Cotter, AR 72626, 

Can I pick up my packet on Saturday/race morning?

Can I pick up my packet on Saturday/race morning?

Can I pick up my packet on Saturday/race morning?

 Yes, packet pick up on Saturday will be from 5:00 - 6:40 a.m.  

What city should I fly into?

What city should I fly into?

Can I pick up my packet on Saturday/race morning?

Check with the airports at Branson, Missouri,  Little Rock, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. 


Branson +/- 1.5 hours away

Springfield +/- 2 hours away

Little Rock +/- 3 hours away


Where to stay?

What city should I fly into?

Can I defer to next year?

There are tons of great options in the area!

Check out the Lodging Page to see all the choices available


Note:  Anything in Cotter is only a few minutes drive to the start, anything in Mountain Home is only 10-15 minutes drive.


Can I defer to next year?

What city should I fly into?

Can I defer to next year?

Sort of...It is our policy to provide those who cannot attend a coupon code for 50% off of the proceeding year's event.  Requests received less than a week out of race day will not be eligible for deferral.  Review our policies HERE

Can I run this race virtually?

Can I run this race virtually?

Can I run this race virtually?

Sorry, but we don't offer a virtual option.  Even in the COVID era, we like to see our runners' smiling faces here in Cottter!

Is this the first time for this marathon?

Is this the first time for this marathon?

Is this the first time for this marathon?

Nope! 2023 will be our 20th year. 

How many runners do we expect?

Is this the first time for this marathon?

Is this the first time for this marathon?

We expect to have a 750 runner sell out!

Are strollers permitted?

Is this the first time for this marathon?

Is this the same course as last year?

Strollers are only permitted for those doing the 5K.  Because this is not a 100% closed course, and for safety reasons, we wish to get strollers off the course before the field thins out. 

Is this the same course as last year?

What happens to the items that are tossed aside on the course?

Is this the same course as last year?

YES!  We redesigned for  2021,  which is mostly the same awesomely flat course runners are accustomed to, only changed the last two miles and finish area!


The finish line is approximately 3 miles from the start. Shuttles will take runners, friends, and family to and from the finish line and the school during the race. 

What happens to the items that are tossed aside on the course?

What happens to the items that are tossed aside on the course?

What happens to the items that are tossed aside on the course?

They get donated to charity.  Our volunteers collect all items that are washed after race weekend and taken to local thrift stores (Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc.).  If you drop items at any part of the course, consider it a gone.

Are earphones / music permitted?

What happens to the items that are tossed aside on the course?

What happens to the items that are tossed aside on the course?

This is an open course - we prefer you to NOT wear earphones.  


We cannot police the use earphones, but please take into consideration that this is an OPEN COURSE.  Runners who feel the need to sport earphones should use common sense, keep volume low, wear only one earphone, etc. so you can be in tune with your surroundings 

WRM FAQ: Race Day

How will aid stations be spaced?

How will aid stations be spaced?

How will aid stations be spaced?

Approximately every two miles.

What will aid stations provide?

How will aid stations be spaced?

How will aid stations be spaced?

All aid stations will be stocked with Gatorade, gels, water and possibly fruit, candy bars & pretzels. 

Port-a-Johns?

How will aid stations be spaced?

Are walkers welcome?

Approximately every 2 miles along the course, and there are restrooms located at Cotter School at the start and also at the finish at the Big Spring Park. 

Are walkers welcome?

What sort of weather for this time of year?

Are walkers welcome?

 We welcome all walkers. We do ask that they position themselves behind the runners at the start and mind the 7-hour cut-off.   

What sort of weather for this time of year?

What sort of weather for this time of year?

What sort of weather for this time of year?

The weather for this time of the year is very unpredictable. Typically the start is in the low 30s and warms to the 50s. 


Check out Cotter, Arkansas weather HERE

What happens to my chip?

What sort of weather for this time of year?

What sort of weather for this time of year?

Our races are chip timed, and it is required of our runners to return their shoe chips after completing their race.  

When is the start?

When is the start?

When is the start?

 7:00 am for all races. 

Are there shirts?

When is the start?

When is the start?

 Yes, we don't go cheesy on shirts! Enter by October 1st, to guarantee shirt size on race day!  

Where do I park?

When is the start?

Is this race a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

 Park within the school parking lots or look for the attendants to direct you. 

Is this race a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Is this race a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Is this race a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

 Yes, only the marathon. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K are all USATF certified courses. (See Certification Numbers on Course Maps and Info Page.) 

What is my Boston Qualifying time?

Is this race a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

What is my Boston Qualifying time?

 Visit the BAA site here to learn about Boston Qualifying Standards  

What is the course like?

Is this race a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

What is my Boston Qualifying time?

  It is flat and runs along the scenic White River with bluffs on one side of the road. Very beautiful course and yes, it’s FLAT! We start at Cotter School and down the hill, run the out and back course and finish at Big Spring Park, all along side the river. 

Drop Bags?

Awards & Divisions?

Awards & Divisions?

Yes.  Drop bags can be picked up inside the school.  You will write your name / bib # on the bag and carry it to the starting line and placed by the Drop Bag sign.  We'll take them to the finish for you.  


WRM is not responsible for lost or stolen items

Awards & Divisions?

Awards & Divisions?

Awards & Divisions?

We go three-deep in overall awards for each race and then age divisions by every 5 years.  Check out the full spread of divisions and awards on the Results Page.

WRM FAQ: Post Race

What's with the shoe recycling?

I won an award, how do I get it?

What's with the shoe recycling?

WRM is working in conjunction with Eco Sneakers to provide a place for you to bring your used shoes to be recycled.  Bring us the old and busted to the gently used.  Shoes will be distributed to those who need shoes as well as ground up and turned into track and playground surfaces. 

And those finisher medals!?

I won an award, how do I get it?

What's with the shoe recycling?

All half and marathon finishers will receive a finisher's medal.  Not to brag, but our medals are pretty sweet!  


There are division awards for all races as well as men's and women's overall awards for each race.  

I won an award, how do I get it?

I won an award, how do I get it?

I won an award, how do I get it?

 Awards are given at the post race meal.  Approximately 8:30 for 5K, 10:30 for the Half and 12:30 for the marathon.  If you have won an award and did not pick it up, upon emailed request through the CONTACT FORM, your award can be mailed to you.  We do NOT automatically send awards to those who did not pick them up.  

Are showers available?

What about post-race meal?

I won an award, how do I get it?

Showers  may be available at Cotter school dependent upon the COVID situation.  Bring your own towel and soap. 

What about post-race meal?

What about post-race meal?

What about post-race meal?

We will be serving a pot-luck meal for all runners and their families at 10 a.m at the Cotter School. 

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2022 Athlete Guide

Athlete Guide HERE

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