5K Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 100 5K races in Arkansas scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run the Ville in Jacksonville on September 5. Arkansas 5K races run primarily September through July.

Heroes for Hope 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cave City, AR Cave City

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Closed

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INTO THE LIGHT

Sat, Oct 10 · De Queen, AR De Queen

Into the Light

From $30 Open

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Open

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Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

Fri, Oct 16 · Morrilton, AR Morrilton

Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

From $40 Open

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Run The Park 5k + Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Run The Park 5k

From $35 Open

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The Call Light the Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

5K Glow Run- Ignite Hope-Light THE WAY

From $25 Open

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Paint Chaffee Pink

Sat, Oct 17 · Barling, AR Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2026Milestone SponsorshipPresenting Sponsorship +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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New Beginnings Start Here 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

5K

From $25 Open

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The Call Light the Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

5K Glow Run- Ignite Hope-Light THE WAY/ THE CALL

From $25 Closed

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Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Foreman, AR Foreman

Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K

From $30 Open

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Fallin' Blackbird 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Beebe, AR Beebe

2026 Fallin' Blackbird 5k

From $40 Open

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5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

From $25 Open

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ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Pink Out 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pine Bluff, AR Pine Bluff

Pink Out 5kPink Out 5k Virtual Race

From $35 Open

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MASH DASH 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Charleston, AR Charleston

Mash Dash 5k

From $35 Closed

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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Sat, Oct 24 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Walk / RunRun 4 Your Life 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 31 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

From $28 Open

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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Mena, AR Mena

5K Run5k Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5k RunDowntown Fall Fest 5K Walk

From $15 Open

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Virtual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bella Vista, AR Bella Vista

5K run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Searcy, AR Searcy

1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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Chasing Zero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Chasing Zero 1 Mile Fun RunChasing Zero 5KChasing Zero Virtual Run

From $25 Open

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Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5k - Virtual Option +1

From $30 Open

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Dogtown Chilly 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Dogtown Chilly 5K

From $45 Closed

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SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

1 Mile Fun RunAdaptive Mobility 5KRun/Walk 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 3rd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/WalkEpsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Mountie Bowling 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Mountie Bowling 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 BAC TURKEY TROT 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Turkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Run Young & Free 1K Run/WalkRun Young & Free 5KVirtual RY&F Race

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, AR Benton

3rd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

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Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Turkey Day 5K

From $30 Closed

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Turkey Trot-n-Trek

Thu, Nov 26 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Turkey Trek 1kTurkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Conway, AR Conway

Gobble Wobble - FREE ParentGobble Wobble - PAID Parent2026 Gobble Wobble Kids Mile +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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RVR Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Kids 1k Fun Run5k Run5k Walk +1

From $15 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Vilonia, AR Vilonia

Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Open

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Farmington Jingle Jog

Sat, Dec 5 · Farmington, AR Farmington

1K Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Malvern, AR Malvern

5kSpectatorsFamily Fun Run

From $20 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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Ugly Sweater Race - 5K and Lil Elf Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Elf Dash - kidsVirtual 5K5K

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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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

POUND THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN HOSTED BY MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLFun RunEndure the Dirt (Competitive Timed) +9

From $25 Open

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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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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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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 Run +7

From $30 Closed

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Run Rare 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

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

From $10 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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That Dam Night Run 5K

Sat, Jul 31 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

RunnerRunnerWalker +1

From $35 Closed

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