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.

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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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 RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 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 COLOR RUN- MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLFun RunFun Run +9

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

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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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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

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

From $20 Open

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OUTLAST ARKANSAS

Sat, Apr 3 · Higden, AR Higden

Trail 6 Hour ChallengeOutlast ULTRA - 12 Hour Challenge

From $80 Open 100 spots left

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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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