Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 191 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 71 cities. The next upcoming race is the Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Rogers in Rogers on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

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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Because We Care 2nd Annual Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · FORT SMITH, AR FORT SMITH

Because We Care 2nd Annual Walk

From $25 Open

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NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Central Arkansas

Sat, Sep 19 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road 5K RUN (Timed)5K WALK

From $0 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 VirtualEast End Sizzler 10K Run

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Concepts of Truth 5K Run/Walk for Life Presented by the FFCC

Sat, Sep 19 · Virtual, AR Virtual

Virtual Concepts of Truth 5K Run/Walk for Life

From $20 Open

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MJ's Stampede

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road MJ's Stampede 5K RunMJ's Stampede 5K WalkMJ's Stampede 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K & Community Event

Sat, Sep 19 · West Memphis, AR West Memphis

Virtual 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk5th Annual 5K Virtual Run/Walk Challenge

From $30 Open

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New Life Church Run for Christmas Mall 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Road New Life Church Run for Christmas Mall 5K

From $35 Open

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Kendra's Voice Race to Be Heard

Sat, Sep 19 · Ozark, AR Ozark

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K Run

From $30 Open

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Do the Haven Hustle 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Road Do the Haven Hustle 5KDo the Haven Hustle Car Show

From $25 Open

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Rolling for a Cure 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

Road Rolling for a Cure 5KRolling for a Cure 5K (Walking Only)

From $25 Open

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5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · West Memphis, AR West Memphis

Virtual 5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial Virtual 5k5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5k

From $35 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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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sun, Sep 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi)5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run Unicorn Run - Magic Mile Fun Run, 5K & 10K

Sun, Sep 20 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Road Magical Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $33 Open

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On Our Way 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Road On Our Way 5k WalkOn Our Way 5k Walk-ChildOn Our Way 5k Run-Child +3

From $10 Open

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Big Dam Bridge100 presented by Arvest

Sat, Sep 26 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 15 MileVirtual 15Virtual 26 +18

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event

Sat, Sep 26 · Lonoke, AR Lonoke

Virtual 1-Mile Family TrotVirtual Run5k Pumpkin Run

From $10 Open

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Hike for Hearing and Speech

Sat, Sep 26 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids 400m Fun Run

From $10 Open

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The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas Walk To Remember & (Butterfly Release at end of Walk) Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 26 · Wynne, AR Wynne

The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas 5th Annual Walk To Remember & Butterfly Release

From $35 Open

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Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Half Marathon5K10K

From $35 Open

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Heroes Against Hunger 5K

Fri, Oct 2 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Walk With a PA StudentHeroes Against Hunger 5KPie a Professor +1

From $0 Open

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Discovery Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Harrison, AR Harrison

Road Discovery 1 MileDiscovery 5k

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

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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 5 spots left

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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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ARktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 3 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Beer Mile

From $30 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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The Growing Minds Foundation 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Pocahontas, AR Pocahontas

Virtual The Growing Minds Foundation 5KVirtual Participation

From $25 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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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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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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Arkansas Traveller 100

Sat, Oct 3 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Trail Arkansas Traveller 100

From $235 Open

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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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Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville

Sun, Oct 4 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 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 Standard Team (7-12 Runners)OTO Half Team (6 Runners) +2

From $219 Open

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2026 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

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!I Don't Sweat, Here is a $20 Donation +1

From $20 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

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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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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Road 5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 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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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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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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Fallin' Blackbird 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Road 2026 Fallin' Blackbird 5k

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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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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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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Paint Chaffee Pink

Sat, Oct 17 · Barling, AR Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2026Presenting SponsorshipGold Sponsorship +2

From $20 Open

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