5K Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 78 5K races in Arkansas scheduled for 2026. The next is the Pink Out 5k in Pine Bluff on October 24. Arkansas 5K races run primarily October through November.

The Karen Wells Legacy 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Pleasant Plains, AR Pleasant Plains

5K Run / Walk

From $30 Closed

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Farmington Jingle Jog

Sat, Dec 5 · Farmington, AR Farmington

1K Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

2026 Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile RunCave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Walk

From $20 Open

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Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Malvern, AR Malvern

5kFamily Fun RunSpectators

From $20 Open

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Ugly Sweater Race - 5K and Lil Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Elf Dash - kids5KVirtual 5K

Closed

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NWA New Year Resolution Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Dec 31 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

NWA New Year Resolution Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL

Fri, Jan 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

5K FUN RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

Endure the Dirt (Team Run)Endure the Dirt (Team Run)Fun Run +9

From $25 Open

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Crazy in Love Virtual 5K Run/walk

Sun, Jan 31 · Bella Vista, AR Bella Vista

Crazy in Love Virtual 5K Run/walkCrazy in Love Virtual 5K Run/walk

From $25 Closed

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Valentine's Day 5k

Sat, Feb 6 · Russellville, AR Russellville

5k Walker5k Runner

From $30 Open

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Run Rare 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Run Rare 5kRun Rare 5kRun Rare:Virtual Rarety 5K +1

From $10 Open

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20th Annual Run with the Knights 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Van Buren, AR Van Buren

19th Annual Run With the Knights 5K Run-Walk20th Annual Run With the Knights 5K Run-Walk

From $25 Open

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Chase Race and Paws

Sat, Mar 13 · Conway, AR Conway

Leashed Dog 1-Mile Run/Walk-PET requiredLeashed Dog 1-Mile Run/Walk-PET requiredChase Race 2-Mile Hand-cycle/Wheelchair +7

From $30 Closed

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Spring Fling 5k

Sat, Mar 20 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Kids Run1k Kids Run5k Runner/Walker +1

From $10 Open 60 spots left

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Mental Health Awareness 2 Mile Color Run/Walk

Fri, Apr 2 · Batesville, AR Batesville

SHS Mental Health Awareness 2 Mile - Color Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K

From $25 Open

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Bryant Rotary Duck Derby Dash 5k

Sat, May 1 · Bryant, AR Bryant

Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K Run +3

From $10 Closed

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Arkansas Runner 2M

Sat, Jun 12 · Benton, AR Benton

Arkansas Runner 2MArkansas Runner 2M

From $30 Closed

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River Valley H2GoRun!

Sat, Jun 26 · Russellville, AR Russellville

River Valley H2GoRun! WalkersRiver Valley H2GoRun!River Valley H2GoRun! Walkers +1

From $20 Open

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H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

Sat, Jul 31 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

H2GO 2 Miler Fun RunH2GO 2 Miler Fun RunH2Go 2Miler WALK

From $25 Open

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That Dam Night Run 5K

Sat, Jul 31 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

WalkerWalkerRunner +1

From $35 Closed

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White River H2GoRun!

Sat, Aug 21 · Batesville, AR Batesville

White River H2GoRun!White River H2GoRun!

From $25 Open

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Caddo River Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 4 · Glenwood, AR Glenwood

Caddo River Fest 5KCaddo River Fest 5K

From $25 Closed

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14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 11 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

15th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Sat, Sep 18 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Advocacy Walk1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile & Advocacy Walk1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile & Advocacy Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 2 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual RunVirtual Run5K +1

From $25 Open

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Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k

Sun, Nov 14 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Kids 1-Miler, 12 and underPaint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 1 MilerKids 1-Miler, 12 and under +9

From $0 Closed

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