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.

Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, May 15 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville

Sun, May 16 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - North Little Rock

Sat, May 22 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hope in Motion 5k

Sat, May 29 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile)Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23)

Sat, Jun 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot - Bentonville

Sun, Jun 13 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

Sat, Jun 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot Little Rock

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

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Wiener Run - Little Rock

Sat, Jun 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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River Valley H2GoRun!

Sat, Jun 26 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road River Valley H2GoRun!River Valley H2GoRun!River Valley H2GoRun! Walkers +1

From $20 Open

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Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, Jun 26 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 2 Mile Run4 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 4 Mi +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

Sat, Jul 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville

Sun, Jul 11 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Sat, Jul 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Full Moon 25k/50k

Sat, Jul 24 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Trail Full Moon 25kFull Moon 25kFull Moon 50K +1

From $65 Open

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Shark Week Showdown 5K/10K - Little Rock

Sun, Jul 25 · 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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H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

Sat, Jul 31 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road H2GO 2 Miler Fun RunH2GO 2 Miler Fun RunH2Go 2Miler WALK

From $25 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (32)

Sat, Aug 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler - Bentonville

Sun, Aug 15 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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White River H2GoRun!

Sat, Aug 21 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road White River H2GoRun!White River H2GoRun!

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34)

Sat, Aug 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler - Little Rock

Sat, Aug 28 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sun, Sep 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +11

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Bentonville

Sun, Sep 12 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Little Rock

Sat, Sep 18 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Sat, Sep 18 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile & Advocacy WalkAdvocacy Walk1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile & Advocacy Walk +2

From $20 Open

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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Little Rock

Sat, Sep 25 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +9

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race

Sat, Sep 25 · Wooster, AR Wooster

Virtual Praying Ninja Warrior 5k year 9Praying Ninja Warrior 5kPraying Ninja Warrior walk/run Virtual +5

From $20 Open

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Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 2 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual Run5K +1

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Little Rock

Sat, Oct 9 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Spooky Sprint - Bentonville

Sun, Oct 10 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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