Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 208 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 65 cities. The next upcoming race is the Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk in North Little Rock on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

RANGE UNKNOWN | FAYETTEVILLE

Sun, Oct 18 · Elkins, AR Elkins

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Corning Harvest Festival 5K- Benefiting Wings of Hope through Trinity Oaks/Blackwater

Sat, Oct 24 · Corning, AR Corning

Road Corning Harvest Festival 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CRC Aid Station for City of Colleges Half

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

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Furry 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Furry 5k

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Goose Chase 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Carlisle, AR Carlisle

Road Wild Goose Chase 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Frito Lay 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Open Closing Soon

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ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie Fun Run 5k or 1mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Cedarville, AR Cedarville

Road 5k Fun Run1 mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Early 5k Run/Walk RegistrationArkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/WalkEarly 10K Run/Walk Registration +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Arkansas 20k

Sat, Oct 24 · Benton, AR Benton

Road Arkansas 20k - Early startArkansas 20K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Little Rock

Sat, Oct 24 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Sat, Oct 24 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Run 4 Your Life 5kVirtual Walk / Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 24 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Over 18 Inflatable Fun RunKids Fun Run5K run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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City of Colleges Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Fun Run5K10K +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road 5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Runway 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Midway, AR Midway

Road Run the Runway 5KRun the Runway 1-Mile Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Out 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pine Bluff, AR Pine Bluff

Virtual Pink Out 5kPink Out 5k Virtual Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Girls Run The CIty

Sat, Oct 24 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Girls Run The City

From $20 Open

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Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkHarvest Time Academy's Glow in the Park 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cabot Cruisers Inspiration Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Cabot, AR Cabot

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Pumkin Fun 5K Run/ Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Glenwood, AR Glenwood

Road Kids 1-Mile Fun RunPumkin Fun 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Mena, AR Mena

Road 5K Run5k Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Quitman, AR Quitman

Road Monster Mash 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Whitney's Race 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road IN PERSON 5K - Race, Run, Walk, or CrawlIN PERSON 10K - Race or Run1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN! +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5k- VirtualDowntown Fall Fest 5k Run +1

From $15 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

Road Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Beast of Burden

Sat, Oct 31 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Trail Ultra Team RunEndurance Team RunSolo Run +6

From $60 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Leo Martin World Missions 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge

Road Leo Martin World Missions 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Wicked Way 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road Wicked Way 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Smackover 5K Oil Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Smackover, AR Smackover

Road Smackover 5K Oil Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bison 3K GLOW Run/Walk

Fri, Nov 6 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Road Bison 3K GLOW Fun Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Open

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SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

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

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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BYA on the Parkway 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Bryant, AR Bryant

Virtual 5K10KVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Growing Minds Grand Prix 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road The Growing Minds Grand Prix 5KThe Growing Minds Grand Prix 10K

From $40 Open

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Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 1/2 Marathon10k5k

From $27.5 Open

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The Maumelle Foodie 5k/10k Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Maumelle, AR Maumelle

Road The Foodie 5kThe Foodie 10k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chasing Zero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

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

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

From $25 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR November

Sat, Nov 7 · Roland, AR Roland

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $100 Open

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3rd Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k

Sat, Nov 7 · Conway, AR Conway

Road Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile Kids RegistrationGhost-to-Gobble 1-MileGhost-to-Gobble 5k +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Takin' Cara Business Memorial Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge

Road Takin' Cara Business Foundation 5KTakin' Cara Business Foundation 10KSpirit Runner (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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Birdeye

Sat, Nov 7 · Cherry Valley, AR Cherry Valley

Road 1 Mile5k17 Mile

From $0 Open Closing Soon 14 spots left

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Paving the Promise 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Paving the Promise 5KSpirit Runner (not participating)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Late Registration +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Hoofin' The Hills

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Trail Hoofin' The Hills 5K

From $30 Open

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers, AR

Sun, Nov 8 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5K-VeteranVirtual 5K5K-Mail Me My Swag +12

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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