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.

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Late Registration +1

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k

Sat, Nov 7 · Conway, AR Conway

Road Ghost-to-Gobble 1-MileGhost-to-Gobble 1-Mile Kids RegistrationGhost-to-Gobble 5k Kids Registration +2

From $15 Open

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SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAdaptive Mobility 5KRun/Walk 5K +1

From $25 Open

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The Maumelle Foodie 5k/10k Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Maumelle, AR Maumelle

Road The Foodie 5kThe Foodie 10k

From $25 Open

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Hoofin' The Hills

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Trail Hoofin' The Hills 5K

From $30 Open

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19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 1/2 Marathon5k10k

From $27.5 Open 98 spots left

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Chasing Zero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

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

Virtual Chasing Zero 1 Mile Fun RunChasing Zero 5KChasing Zero Virtual Run

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR November

Sat, Nov 7 · Roland, AR Roland

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $100 Open

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers, AR

Sun, Nov 8 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5K-Active DutyVirtual 5K5K-Veteran +9

From $0 Open

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28th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend

Fri, Nov 13 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Trail 28th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend

From $69.69 Open

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Creek Trail Crusher

Sat, Nov 14 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Ultra 6 Hour Crusher12 Hour Crusher24 Hour Crusher

From $60 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Spa Running Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs

Road Spa Squirt Race5K RunSpa 10K +2

From $0 Open

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Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 3rd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Virtual Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/WalkEpsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Mountie Bowling 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Road Mountie Bowling 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Virtual Hytrol 5KHytrol 10KSpirit Runner (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trails - Fayetteville

Sun, Nov 15 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Turkey Shuffle - Little Rock

Sun, Nov 15 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Virtual Run Young & Free 1K Run/WalkRun Young & Free 5KVirtual RY&F Race

From $30 Open

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2026 BAC TURKEY TROT 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Road Turkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, AR Benton

Road 3rd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

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White River Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Cotter, AR Cotter

Road 5KHalf MarathonMarathon

From $25 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual 2026 Gobble Wobble Kids MileGobble Wobble - PAID ParentGobble Wobble - FREE Parent +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes

Thu, Nov 26 · Cabot, AR Cabot

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Turkey Trot-n-Trek

Thu, Nov 26 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road Turkey Trek 1kTurkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge

Fri, Nov 27 · Benton, AR Benton

Open

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RVR Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Kids 1k Fun Run5k Run5k Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Vilonia, AR Vilonia

Road Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Arkansas Grand Prix

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Arkansas Grand Prix

From $10 Open

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LOViT Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Ida, AR Mount Ida

Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager

Sat, Dec 5 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Virtual 5k Run/WalkHope for the Holiday Virtual Race 5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 5K UntimedVirtual Jingler5K Timed

From $35 Open

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Fayetteville Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +5

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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The Triple C at Woolly Hollow

Sat, Dec 5 · Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier

Trail 1 mile fun run4 mile course10 mile course +1

From $30 Open

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Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Malvern, AR Malvern

Road 5kSpectatorsFamily Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Road Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile WalkCave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Run

From $20 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Little Rock

Sat, Dec 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Candy Cane Course- Fayetteville

Sun, Dec 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Little Rock

Sat, Dec 19 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

OCR Fun RunEndure the Dirt (Competitive Timed)Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed) +9

From $25 Open

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FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL

Fri, Jan 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K FUN RUN

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Mena, AR Mena

Trail 17(ish) Mile Blaylock Creek Fun RunAthens Big Fork Trail Marathon

From $40 Open 49 spots left

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Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - North Little Rock

Sat, Jan 16 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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