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.

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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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 Closing Soon

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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

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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

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RVR Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Kids 1k Fun Run5k Walk5k Run +1

From $15 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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2026 Arkansas Grand Prix

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Arkansas Grand Prix

From $10 Open

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Fayetteville Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +5

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Virtual Hope for the Holiday Virtual Race 5K5k Run/WalkHope for the Holiday Virtual Race Half Marathon +1

From $30 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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Candy Cane Course - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Candy Cane Course- Fayetteville

Sun, Dec 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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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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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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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

OCR Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed)COLOR RUN- MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLPOUND THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN HOSTED BY MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL +9

From $25 Open

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Run Rare 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

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

From $10 Open

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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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Passion Play Trail Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Trail Fun Run - 1k (Part Road, Part Trail)Fun Run5k +5

From $20 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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