Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 238 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 76 cities. The next upcoming race is the Catholic High Rocket 5K in Little Rock on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi) +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 Run5K5K Training Group with 5K entry +1

From $33 Open

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Big Dam Bridge100 presented by Arvest

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

Virtual 15 MileVirtual 1526 Mile +18

From $30 Open

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Run/Walk 4LIFE 5K Presented by the FFCC

Sun, Sep 27 · Virtual, AR Virtual

Virtual Concepts of Truth VIRTUAL Run/Walk 4LIFE 5k

From $15 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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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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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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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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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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Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Early 5k Run/Walk RegistrationArkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/WalkEarly 10K Run/Walk Registration +2

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville

Sun, Oct 4 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5k FAY10k FAY +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 Individual (1 Runner)OTO Standard Team (7-12 Runners) +2

From $179 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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2026 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Open

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Hero Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Run for Your Hero 5kVirtual Quarter MarathonQuarter Marathon- 10k with some bonus running +3

From $35 Open

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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Sat, Oct 17 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Run 4 Your Life 5kVirtual Walk / Run

From $30 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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DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5K WalkDowntown Fall Fest 5k Run

From $15 Open

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City of Colleges Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Fun Run5K10K +4

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Whitney's Race 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road IN PERSON 5K - Race, Run, Walk, or CrawlIN PERSON 10K - Race or RunSupporting Spectator

From $25 Open

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Arkansas 20k

Sat, Oct 24 · Benton, AR Benton

Road Arkansas 20k - Early startArkansas 20K

From $40 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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Turkey Trails - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $15 Open 5 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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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers, AR

Sun, Nov 8 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5K-Veteran5K-Active Duty5K +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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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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Creek Trail Crusher

Sat, Nov 14 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Ultra 6 Hour Crusher12 Hour Crusher24 Hour Crusher

From $60 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 · 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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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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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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White River Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Cotter, AR Cotter

Road 5KHalf MarathonMarathon

From $25 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

Open

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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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2026 Arkansas Grand Prix

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Arkansas Grand Prix

From $10 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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Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Vilonia, AR Vilonia

Road Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

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 5KHope for the Holiday Virtual Race Half Marathon +1

From $30 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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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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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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