Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 191 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 71 cities. The next upcoming race is the Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Rogers in Rogers on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, Jul 18 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Rogers

Sun, Jul 19 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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TGRC Racing Cane's Relays

Tue, Jul 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Open Closing Soon

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Conway Kid's Tri

Sat, Jul 25 · Conway, AR Conway

Triathlon Ages 11-15Ages 6-10

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Growing Minds Popsicles & Possibilities 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Growing Minds Popsicles & Possibilities 5K

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The Next Loop 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M Challenge

Sat, Jul 25 · Roland, AR Roland

Trail 50K50 Mile Night Run50 Mile +2

From $125 Open Closing Soon

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H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run

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That Dam Night Run 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road RunnerWalker

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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30th Camp Clearfork: Hashing in the Natural State

Fri, Jul 31 · Royal, AR Royal

30th Camp Clearfork: Hashing in the Natural State

From $145 Open Closing Soon 86 spots left

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Back to School Bash 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Mena, AR Mena

Road Back to School Bash 5k

From $25 Open

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Move the Mission

Sat, Aug 1 · Norphlet, AR Norphlet

Road Move the Mission 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Grandma's House Seeds of Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Harrison, AR Harrison

Road Seeds of Hope 5K WalkSeeds of Hope 5K Run

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Annual Pine Tree 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Dierks, AR Dierks

Road Annual Pine Tree 5K

From $25 Open

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Gravette Day 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Gravette, AR Gravette

Road Gravette Day 5k (STUDENT 18 & Under)Gravette Day 5k

From $15 Open

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Hope Watermelon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hope, AR Hope

Road 5k Runner5k Wheelchair5k Walker +1

From $15 Open

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Run for the Grapes

Sat, Aug 8 · Tontitown, AR Tontitown

Road Run for the Grapes 5K1/2 Mile Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, Aug 8 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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SCORCHIN' SQUIRREL TRAIL RUN (10k, 11m, 15m, 20m)

Sat, Aug 15 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Trail SCORCHIN' SQUIRREL TRAIL RUN (10k, 11m, 15m, 20m)

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Broken Sword Triathlon & Kid's Tri

Sat, Aug 15 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Virtual Broken Sword Triathlon Sprint - Relay TeamKid's Triathlon - Intermediate Division (Ages 9-12)Kid's Triathlon - Advanced Division (Ages 13-15) +3

From $40 Open

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White River H2GoRun!

Sat, Aug 22 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road White River H2GoRun!

From $25 Open

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Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k

Sat, Aug 29 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

Virtual Mount Nebo Chicken fry 10k walk onlyMount Nebo Chicken Fry 10k VirtualMount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k

From $35 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Fayetteville

Sat, Aug 29 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Summer Sizzler- Little Rock

Sun, Aug 30 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual Kids 1-Miler 12 and underPaint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 1 MilerPaint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Never Forget 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road Tanks and Turnouts5K Run5K Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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45th Annual ARK 5K Classic

Sat, Sep 5 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic Wheelchair/Handcart Division45th Annual ARK 5K Classic

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run the Ville

Sat, Sep 5 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road Run the Ville - 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler

Sat, Sep 12 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $15 Open

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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile & Advocacy WalkAdvocacy Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Dover, AR Dover

Road Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank Kids FUN RUNDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5kDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k Walk only

From $0 Open

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Grit and Guts Trail Race 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Little Rock

Sat, Sep 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run for Tomorrow 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road Run for Tomorrow 5K

From $25 Open

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Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Wooster, AR Wooster

Virtual Praying Ninja Warrior walk/run VirtualPraying Ninja Warrior 5k1/2 Marathon year 2 +1

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

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

From $25 Open

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NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Northwest Arkansas

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 5K WALK5K RUN (timed)

From $0 Open

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Hero 5k Walk / Run

Sat, Sep 12 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 5k run5k walker

From $30 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier

Road GHS Run for Hope

From $20 Open

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Minuteman 5k Trail Race

Sat, Sep 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Minuteman Day 5k Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers

Sun, Sep 13 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $40 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville

Sun, Sep 13 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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DeGray Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Caddo Valley, AR Caddo Valley

Virtual Open Water SwimTraining Plan Only - No EntrySprint - Individual +6

From $45 Open 25 spots left

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