Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 191 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 73 cities. The next upcoming race is the Light The Darkness 5k in Bay on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Bigfoot Classic - Little Rock

Sat, Jan 30 · North Little Rock, AR North 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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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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Mardi Gras Madness - Little Rock

Sun, Feb 28 · 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 5 spots left

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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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Rodeo Stampede - Little Rock

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

Sun, Mar 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road Half MarathonHalf Marathon2 Leg Half Marathon Relay +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)5k Trail Run +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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Hope in Motion 5k

Sat, May 1 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/WalkKids Fun Run (1/2 mile)

From $0 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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