Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 208 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 65 cities. The next upcoming race is the Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk in North Little Rock on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Candy Cane Course - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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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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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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Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road 2026 Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Fayetteville

Sun, Dec 13 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Little Rock

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

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (53)

Thu, Dec 31 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

OCR Endure the Dirt (Team Run)POUND THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN HOSTED BY MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLCOLOR RUN- MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL +9

From $25 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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 - Bentonville

Sun, Jan 10 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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One Hour Track Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Over 9:00/mile RunnerOver 9:00/mile RunnerUnder 9:00/mile Runner +1

From $30 Open

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Bigfoot Classic - Little Rock

Sat, Jan 30 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day 5k

Sat, Feb 6 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road 5k Walker5k Runner

From $30 Open

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Cold Front - Bentonville

Sun, Feb 14 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Cold Front - Little Rock

Sat, Feb 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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20th Annual Run with the Knights 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Van Buren, AR Van Buren

Road 19th Annual Run With the Knights 5K Run-Walk20th Annual Run With the Knights 5K Run-Walk

From $25 Open

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Running From Yeti - Fayetteville, AR

Sat, Feb 27 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5K Tulsa TransferVirtual 5K +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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David's Trail Endurance Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Trail 7K7K25K +3

From $30 Open

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Run Rare 5k

Sat, Feb 27 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Virtual Run Rare 5kRun Rare 5kRun Rare:Virtual Rarety 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Mardi Gras Madness - Little Rock

Sun, Feb 28 · 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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (10)

Sat, Mar 6 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Natural State Backyard Ultra (High School Ultramarathon National Championship & Open Division)

Sat, Mar 13 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Backyard Ultra - High School DivisionBackyard Ultra - High School DivisionBackyard Ultra - Open Division +1

From $72 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Bentonville

Sun, Mar 14 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Rodeo Stampede - Little Rock

Sat, Mar 20 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Spring Fling 5k

Sat, Mar 20 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Road Kids Run1k Kids Run5k Runner/Walker +1

From $10 Open 60 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock

Sat, Mar 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

Sun, Mar 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 2 Leg Half Marathon RelayHalf MarathonHalf Marathon +4

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

Sat, Mar 27 · Mountain View, AR Mountain View

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +5

From $25 Open

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Capital City Classic 10K

Sat, Mar 27 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Wheelchair/HandcycleRunner/WalkerRunner/Walker +1

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Passion Play Trail Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Trail Fun RunFun Run - 1k (Part Road, Part Trail)5k Trail Run +5

From $20 Open

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NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K

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

Road NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K

From $25 Open

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OUTLAST ARKANSAS

Sat, Apr 3 · Higden, AR Higden

Trail 6 Hour ChallengeOutlast ULTRA - 12 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open 100 spots left

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Little Rock

Sat, Apr 17 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hogeye Marathon & Relays

Sat, Apr 17 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road Fun Run- no timing- Sunday FUNDay5K5K +8

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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2027 Run for Autism and resource event

Sat, Apr 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road Run for Autism 1 mile fun run1 mile fun run5K run +3

From $20 Open

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Spring Fling - Little Rock

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville

Sun, Apr 25 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18)

Sat, May 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Get Down to the Loose Caboose

Sat, May 15 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Fastest Kid in Town Race (Kids Fun Run)Fastest Kid in Town Race (Kids Fun Run)Loose Caboose 5K +5

From $10 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20)

Sat, May 15 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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