Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 211 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 75 cities. The next upcoming race is the UCAPS Who Let The Dogs Out 5K in El Dorado on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

John 3:17 Miles for Smiles Run

Sat, May 30 · Newport, AR Newport

Road Miles for Smiles Run

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Survivors' Challenge

Sat, May 30 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K Run/WalkQuarter MarathonCelebration Walk +8

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Magazine 15k

Sat, May 30 · Havana, AR Havana

Virtual Mount Magazine 15k-RunMount Magazine 15k-Walk OnlyMount Magazine 15k-Virtual

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Running on the Ridge

Sat, May 30 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Running on the Ridge 1 mile Dog Jog/ Fun RunRunning on the Ridge 5KRunning on the Ridge 10K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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UCAPS Who Let The Dogs Out 5K

Sat, May 30 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - North Little Rock

Sat, May 30 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville

Sun, May 31 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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2026 Cabot Family Track Nights

Mon, Jun 1 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Open Closing Soon

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The Big (Trail) Run Presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · LITTLE ROCK, AR LITTLE ROCK

Trail The Big (Trail) Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The SoMa Main Street Mile

Fri, Jun 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Women's Open Mile (Above 6:00 min/mile)Kid's Mini MileMen's Open Mile (Above 5:00 min/mile) +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Festival on the Ridge 5K -

Sat, Jun 6 · Harrisburg, AR Harrisburg

Road Festival on the Ridge 5K

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Rat Race 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Green Forest, AR Green Forest

Virtual Bart's Dog JogRat Race 5KVirtual 5K

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10K13.1M

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Inaugural AURA Wild Card Run - June 6th

Sat, Jun 6 · Paron, AR Paron

Open Closing Soon

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"Run for the Girls"

Sat, Jun 6 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Virtual 5K Run5K WalkVirtual Event

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Growing Minds Take Flight 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge

Road Growing Minds Take Flight 5KSpirit Runner ( Not Participating)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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M*E Fit Run N Plunge 5k + Block Party

Sat, Jun 6 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Road M*E Fit Run N Plunge 5k + Block Party (Walk ONLY)M*E Fit Run N Plunge 5k + Block Party

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lum and Abner

Sat, Jun 6 · Mena, AR Mena

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10K13.1M

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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Little Rock

Sat, Jun 6 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic

Sat, Jun 6 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sager Creek Triathlon

Sun, Jun 7 · Siloam Springs, AR Siloam Springs

Triathlon Sager Creek Triathlon SprintSager Creek Triathlon International

From $55 Open Closing Soon 36 spots left

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Arkansas Runner 2M

Sat, Jun 13 · Benton, AR Benton

Road Arkansas Runner 2M

From $30 Open

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Ozark Valley Triathlon

Sat, Jun 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Triathlon Sprint - Ozark Valley TriSprint Duathlon - Ozark Valley TriInternational Aquabike - Ozark Valley Tri +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Grandma's House Ice Cream Social 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Berryville, AR Berryville

Road Ice Cream Social 5K RunnerIce Cream Social Walker

From $35 Open

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Pink Tomato 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Warren, AR Warren

Road Pink Tomato Festival 5k walkPink Tomato Festival 5k run

From $35 Open

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Run To Win At Ridgerunner

Sat, Jun 13 · Floral, AR Floral

Road Run To Win at Ridgerunner

From $30 Open

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Espresso Run/Ride

Sat, Jun 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Espresso - BikerEspresso - RunnerEspresso - Virtual

From $25 Open

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Spa City Tac run 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Road Spa City Tac Run 5k

From $35 Open

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2026 Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash

Sat, Jun 13 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Triathlon Kids Swim OnlyKids Run Only2026 Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash

From $20 Open

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GLI Tropics Like It's HOT 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road GLI Tropic Like It's HOT 5K and Tropical SaladGLI Tropic Like It's HOT Tropical Salad ONLY

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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$5 5K

Thu, Jun 18 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road 5K

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot Little Rock

Sat, Jun 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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History on the Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Sheridan, AR Sheridan

Virtual History on the Run 2 Mile WalkHistory on the Run 5KVirtual Participant - walk/run at your leisure

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 20 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road River Valley Crawfish Festival 5KRiver Valley Crawfish Festival 10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Danville Mountain 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Danville, AR Danville

Virtual Danville Mtn 5k VirtualDanville Mountain 5k Run OnlyDanville Mtn 5K Walk Only

From $35 Open

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3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Magnolia, AR Magnolia

Virtual 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K Walk3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $35 Open

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Beverly Carter Memorial 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road Brokerage 3K5K RunKids 5K Run

From $15 Open

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Treat Trot Fayetteville

Sun, Jun 21 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler

Sat, Jun 27 · Conway, AR Conway

Road CRC Firecracker Fun Run 1-Mile Sparkler5k Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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The Sawyer Saves 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Conway, AR Conway

Road The Sawyer Saves 5k

From $25 Open

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Mitchell's Mountain 5k Trail Race + 1k Dash for Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Trail 1k Dash for Hope5k Trail Race

From $15 Open

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River Valley H2GoRun!

Sat, Jun 27 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road River Valley H2GoRun!

From $25 Open

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Red White & Blue Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Run the Runway 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cove, AR Cove

Road 5kSpectatorsFamily Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Freedom Finishers 1 mileFreedom Finishers 5K

From $15 Open

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"We the People” Freedom Fest 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Road “We the People” Freedom Fest 5K“We the People” Freedom Fest 5K Spirit Runner (Not Participating)

From $30 Open

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