5K Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 176 5K races in Arkansas scheduled for 2026. The next is the Pirate Dash 5K in Dover on April 25. Arkansas 5K races run primarily April.

Pirate Dash 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Dover, AR Dover
Pirate Dash 1Mile Fun RunPirate Dash 5K - WALKPirate Dash 5K - VIRTUAL +1
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Run for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Searcy, AR Searcy
Run for Hope 5KRun for Hope 5K (Virtual Runner or Walker)
From $20 Open Closing Soon
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Fort Smith General Darby Challenge

Sun, Apr 26 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith
5K / 3.1 mile (Timed Run, Hike or Walk)10K / 6.2 mile (Timed Run, Hike or Walk).Individual 13.1mile 25lbs+ (Timed Ruck, Run, or Walk). +2
From $40 Open Closing Soon
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Wildcat Extra Mile Race

Sat, May 2 · Searcy, AR Searcy
Virtual Runner or Walker (I would like an Extra Mile shirt!)8:00 AM: Heat 1 - Competitive Heat (sub 8 min pace)8:30 AM: Heat 2 - Fun Run/ Walk (*non-competitive but still timed) +1
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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Run the Runway at Little Rock AFB

Sat, May 30 · Little Rock Air Force Base, AR Little Rock Air Force Base
Run the Runway 1-Mile Kids Run at Little Rock AFBRun the Runway 5K at Little Rock AFBRun the Runway Half Marathon at Little Rock AFB
From $10 Closed
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Running on the Ridge

Sat, May 30 · Paragould, AR Paragould
Running on the Ridge 1 mile Dog Jog/ Fun RunRunning on the Ridge 5KRunning on the Ridge 10K +1
From $20 Open
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The SoMa Main Street Mile

Fri, Jun 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock
Men's Elite Mile (5:00 min/mile and under)Kid's Mini MileWomen's Open Mile (Above 6:00 min/mile) +2
From $5 Open
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