Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 191 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 73 cities. The next upcoming race is the Light The Darkness 5k in Bay on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

14th Annual Paint the Town Pink

Sat, Oct 3 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 14th Annual Paint the Town PINK

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint - Little Rock

Sat, Oct 3 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Fall Festival Trick and Trot

Sat, Oct 3 · Magnolia, AR Magnolia

Road Fall Festival 5K Trick or Trot

From $25 Open

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The Growing Minds Foundation 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Pocahontas, AR Pocahontas

Virtual *Early Bird Registration* The Growing Minds Foundation 5KThe Growing Minds Foundation 5KVirtual Participation

From $25 Open

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5K Color Run for Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

Road 5K Color Run for CancerSpirit Runner/Walker (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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Forge & Freedom 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cave Springs, AR Cave Springs

Road Forge & Freedom 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Missions 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Mena, AR Mena

Road Miles For Missions 5k

From $20 Open

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HOT SPRINGS H2GORUN!

Sat, Oct 3 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Road HOT SPRINGS H2GO RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Steady Steve 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road Steady Steve 5K RunSteady Steve 5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Arkansas Traveller 100

Sat, Oct 3 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Trail Arkansas Traveller 100

From $235 Open Closing Soon

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ARktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 3 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Beer Mile

From $30 Open

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Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual Virtual Run5K

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville

Sun, Oct 4 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

Fri, Oct 9 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Road 65 Mile Relay (4-6 Runners)OTO Ultra Team (4-6 Runners)OTO Standard Team (7-12 Runners) +2

From $219 Open Closing Soon

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Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025

Sat, Oct 10 · Forrest City, AR Forrest City

Road Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025

From $25 Open

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INTO THE LIGHT

Sat, Oct 10 · De Queen, AR De Queen

Road Into the Light

From $30 Open

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Road 5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Open

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2026 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Open

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Heroes for Hope 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Harvest Fest 5k Glow Run!Harvest Fest 5k Glow Walk!Harvest Fest Kids 2k Glow Run! +1

From $20 Open

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Fall Into Fitness at Rison in the Fall 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Rison, AR Rison

Road Fall Into Fitness: 1-Mile WalkFall Into Fitness: 5K RunFall Into Fitness: 10K Bike Ride

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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2026 4,000 Steps for Diabetes Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Paragould, AR Paragould

2026 4,000 Steps for DiabetesSpirit Runner donation in your name, (does not include shirt)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

Fri, Oct 16 · Morrilton, AR Morrilton

Road Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

From $40 Open

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New Beginnings Start Here 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Paint Chaffee Pink

Sat, Oct 17 · Barling, AR Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2026Friend SponsorTribute Sign +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Foreman, AR Foreman

Road Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K

From $30 Open

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Fallin' Blackbird 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Road 2026 Fallin' Blackbird 5k

From $40 Open

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Run The Park 5k + Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Run The Park 5k

From $35 Open

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Hero Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Run for Your Hero 5kQuarter Marathon- 10k with some bonus runningVirtual Quarter Marathon +3

From $35 Open

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The Call Light the Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

Road 5K Glow Run- Ignite Hope-Light THE WAY

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 24 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Kids Fun RunOver 18 Inflatable Fun Run5K run +2

From $20 Open

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Arkansas 20k

Sat, Oct 24 · Benton, AR Benton

Road Arkansas 20KArkansas 20k - Early start

From $40 Open

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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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5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road 5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

From $25 Open

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Pink Out 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pine Bluff, AR Pine Bluff

Virtual Pink Out 5k Virtual RacePink Out 5k

From $35 Open

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City of Colleges Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Fun Run5K10K +4

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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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

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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

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Cabot Cruisers Inspiration Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Open

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DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5k RunDowntown Fall Fest 5K Walk

From $15 Open

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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Mena, AR Mena

Road 5k Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Beast of Burden

Sat, Oct 31 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Trail Endurance Team RunSolo RunUltra-Team Ride +6

From $60 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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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 $28 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

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Turkey Trails - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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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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Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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