Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 238 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 76 cities. The next upcoming race is the Catholic High Rocket 5K in Little Rock on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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Little Rock 39 Fort Smith 34 Fayetteville 23 North Little Rock 18 Springdale 13 Conway 9 Russellville 9 Eureka Springs 7 Batesville 7 Paragould 6 Mena 6 Hot Springs 6 Mountain Home 5 Searcy 5 Magnolia 5 Jonesboro 5 Rogers 4 Hot Springs National Park 4 Benton 4 El Dorado 4 Texarkana 4 Roland 4 Cabot 3 Caddo Valley 3 Clarksville 3 Perryville 3 Harrison 3 Bentonville 3 Dardanelle 3 Siloam Springs 3

Mile Zero

Sat, Apr 11 · Helena, AR Helena
Road MURAL MILE5kHalf Marathon - Includes Music & Lunch +1
From $5 Open Closing Soon
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NARMC Miles for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Harrison, AR Harrison
Virtual One-Mile Fun Run - 18 years and olderOne-Mile Fun Run - 5-17 years oldVirtual Run/Walk +2
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Pirate Dash 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Dover, AR Dover
Virtual Pirate Dash 1Mile Fun RunPirate Dash 5K - RUNPirate Dash 5K - VIRTUAL +1
From $25 Open
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Fort Smith General Darby Challenge

Sun, Apr 26 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith
Virtual 5K / 3.1 mile (Timed Run, Hike or Walk)10K / 6.2 mile (Timed Run, Hike or Walk).Individual 13.1mile 25lbs+ (Timed Ruck, Run, or Walk). +2
From $40 Open
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Wildcat Extra Mile Race

Sat, May 2 · Searcy, AR Searcy
Virtual 8:30 AM: Heat 2 - Fun Run/ Walk (*non-competitive but still timed)Virtual Runner or Walker (I would like an Extra Mile shirt!)8:00 AM: Heat 1 - Competitive Heat (sub 8 min pace) +1
From $15 Open
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