Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 190 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 71 cities. The next upcoming race is the TGRC Racing Cane's Relays in Fort Smith on July 21. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

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

Sun, Jul 19 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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TGRC Racing Cane's Relays

Tue, Jul 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

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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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H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Roland, AR Roland

Trail 50K50 Mile50 Mile Night Run +2

From $125 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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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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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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Annual Pine Tree 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Dierks, AR Dierks

Road Annual Pine Tree 5K

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Move the Mission

Sat, Aug 1 · Norphlet, AR Norphlet

Road Move the Mission 5k

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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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Back to School Bash 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Mena, AR Mena

Road Back to School Bash 5k

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Run for the Grapes

Sat, Aug 8 · Tontitown, AR Tontitown

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

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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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Hope Watermelon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Hope, AR Hope

Road 5k Wheelchair5k Walker5k Runner +1

From $15 Open

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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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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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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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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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Broken Sword Triathlon & Kid's Tri

Sat, Aug 15 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Virtual VIRTUAL Sprint TriathlonBroken Sword Triathlon Sprint - Individual EventBroken Sword Triathlon Sprint - Relay Team +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 VirtualMount Nebo Chicken fry 10k walk onlyMount 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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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 Classic45th Annual ARK 5K Classic Wheelchair/Handcart Division

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Never Forget 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road 35 LB Ruck March5K Run5K Walk +1

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Advocacy Walk1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile & Advocacy Walk5K Run

From $35 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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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 5k Walk onlyDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k

From $0 Open

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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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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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Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Wooster, AR Wooster

Virtual Praying Ninja Warrior 5kPraying Ninja Warrior walk/run Virtual1/2 Marathon year 2 +1

From $15 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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NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Northwest Arkansas

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 5K WALK5K RUN (timed)

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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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Hero 5k Walk / Run

Sat, Sep 12 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 5k run5k walker

From $30 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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Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier

Road GHS Run for Hope

From $20 Open

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DeGray Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Caddo Valley, AR Caddo Valley

Virtual Open Water SwimAqua Bike - OlympicSprint Duathlon +6

From $45 Open 25 spots left

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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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Onyx Ledger Memorial 5K

Fri, Sep 18 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Onyx Ledger Memorial 5KOnyx Ledger Memorial 5K Spirit Runner

From $35 Open

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East End Sizzler 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · East End, AR East End

Virtual East End Sizzler 5K Run or WalkEast End Sizzler 10K RunEast End Sizzler 10K Virtual

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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