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.

"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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Four on the 4th Paragould

Sat, Jul 4 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road 4 MilerKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Yell County Freedom 4-Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

Road Yell County Freedom Kids Fun RunYell County Freedom 4-Miler RunYell County Freedom 4-Miler Walk

From $15 Open

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48th Annual Freedom Fest 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road 48th Annual Freedom Fest 5K

From $30 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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Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road Difani Memorial Walk (untimed)Experience Independence / Difani Memorial 5K

From $30 Open

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11th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K

Sat, Jul 11 · Barling, AR Barling

Road Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Fayetteville

Sun, Jul 12 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler

Sat, Jul 18 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Road 4 mile run4 mile walk

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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4th Annual Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Helena, AR Helena

Road 4th Annual Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. Foundation 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Full Moon 25k/50k

Sat, Jul 18 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Trail Full Moon 25kFull Moon 50K

From $65 Open

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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 5 spots left

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

Sun, Jul 19 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $40 Open

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H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run

From $25 Open

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That Dam Night Run 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road RunnerWalker

From $35 Open

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Melon Dash 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Road Melon Dash 5k

From $25 Open

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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 82 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

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, Aug 8 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +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 Runner5k Walker +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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Broken Sword Triathlon & Kid's Tri

Sat, Aug 15 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Triathlon Kid's Triathlon - Intro Division (Ages 6-8)Broken Sword Triathlon Sprint - Individual EventBroken Sword Triathlon Sprint - Relay Team +2

From $40 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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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 Fried 10kMount Nebo Chicken fry 10k walk only

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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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 Classic45th Annual ARK 5K Classic Wheelchair/Handcart Division

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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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)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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Hero 5k Walk / Run

Sat, Sep 12 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 5k run5k walker

From $30 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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Grit and Guts Trail Race 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

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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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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 $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 - OlympicOlympic - Team +6

From $45 Open 25 spots left

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run/Walk 4LIFE 5K Presented by the FFCC

Sat, Sep 19 · Virtual, AR Virtual

Virtual Concepts of Truth VIRTUAL Run/Walk 4LIFE 5k

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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