Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 220 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 74 cities. The next upcoming race is the Searcy Kids Track Night- Fundraiser for a Library in Kenya with the Rotich Foundation in Searcy on April 23. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Searcy Kids Track Night- Fundraiser for a Library in Kenya with the Rotich Foundation

Thu, Apr 23 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Open Closing Soon

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Second Helping NWA 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Road Second Helping 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Virtual Run for Hope 5K (Virtual Runner or Walker)Run for Hope 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas & North Louisiana

Sat, Apr 25 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Kids Run 1 mile Super Hero Fun Run for children 10 and underVirtual ParticipantChild 5K Registration Ages 7-17 +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Fayetteville

Sat, Apr 25 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Pirate Dash 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Dover, AR Dover

Virtual Pirate Dash 1Mile Fun RunPirate Dash 5K - VIRTUALPirate Dash 5K - RUN +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dogwood Race 2026

Sat, Apr 25 · Siloam Springs, AR Siloam Springs

Road Fun Run5K Student Rate5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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March of Dimes 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Magnolia, AR Magnolia

Road March of Dimes 5KSleep-In Supporter

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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PHMS Panther Prowl 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road PHMS Panther Prowl 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gearhead Endurance Challenge

Sat, Apr 25 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Individual

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Fort Smith General Darby Challenge

Sun, Apr 26 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Virtual 5K / 3.1 mile (Timed Run, Hike or Walk)10K / 6.2 mile (Timed Run, Hike or Walk).Individual 13.1mile 25lbs+ (Timed Ruck, Run, or Walk). +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash (Ozark Race Series)

Sun, Apr 26 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Triathlon Kid's Splash & Dash Age 5-6Kid's Splash & Dash Ages 13-15Kid's Splash & Dash Age 11-12 +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Little Rock

Sun, Apr 26 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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MacArthur Park 5K

Fri, May 1 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Wheelchair

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot

Fri, May 1 · Conway, AR Conway

Road 5K Run/WalkTadpole Trot AND 5K Run10K Run +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mayhawlin' 5K & 10K

Sat, May 2 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road Mayhawlin' 5KMayhawlin' 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dillo Dash 2026

Sat, May 2 · Hamburg, AR Hamburg

Road Dillo Dash 1-Mile WalkDillo Dash 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (18)

Sat, May 2 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Peach Blossom Festival 5K

Sat, May 2 · Nashville, AR Nashville

Road Peach Blossom Festival 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Andy Allison Super Kids Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road Andy Allison Super Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Wildcat Extra Mile Race

Sat, May 2 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Virtual 8:30 AM: Heat 2 - Fun Run/ Walk (*non-competitive but still timed)Virtual Runner or Walker (I would like an Extra Mile shirt!)8:00 AM: Heat 1 - Competitive Heat (sub 8 min pace) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Trails & Tacos III

Sat, May 2 · Roland, AR Roland

Open Closing Soon

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Chocolate & Diamonds 5k for Ladies

Sat, May 2 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Open Division: RunnerRunnersville Division: RunnerRunnersville Division: Coach +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Bryant Rotary Duck Derby Dash 5k

Sat, May 2 · Bryant, AR Bryant

Road Kids Fun RunWheelchair & Handcycle5K Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18)

Sat, May 2 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cinco De Mayo 5K GLOW RUN

Tue, May 5 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Road Cinco de Mayo 5K GLOW RUN

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Saline County Striders 6-Week Clinic Graduation 5k

Thu, May 7 · Bryant, AR Bryant

Road SCS Clinic - Graduation 5k

From $0 Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR

Sat, May 9 · Roland, AR Roland

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $100 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (19)

Sat, May 9 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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"Run Like Yell" Yell Fest 4 Miler

Sat, May 9 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

Virtual Run like yell kids fun run 1 milerRun like Yell 4 miler VirtualRun Like Yell 4 miler-Walker +1

From $15 Open

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Bike City Fondo presented by Experience Fayetteville

Sat, May 9 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Lucky 1330 MileGravel 44 +6

From $25 Open

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Northwoods Mullet Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs

Trail Northwoods Mullet Trail Run 10k (No Dog Entry)Northwoods Mullet Trail Run 10k (with my dog)Northwoods Mullet Trail Run 25K (No Dog Entry) +1

From $25 Open 10 spots left

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Crawdad Days 5K

Sat, May 9 · Harrison, AR Harrison

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Phil Christensen Memorial Hotfoot 5k-10k

Sat, May 16 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20)

Sat, May 16 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026

Sat, May 16 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Fastest Kid in Town Race (Kids Fun Run)Loose Caboose 5KLoose Caboose 10K +1

From $10 Open

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Cow Paddy Run

Sat, May 16 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 1K Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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EagleFest 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Vilonia, AR Vilonia

Road Eagle Fest 2026 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bank of Salem, Mark Thomas Memorial Apple Pie 5K

Sat, May 23 · Salem, AR Salem

Road SQUIRT RACE RUNNER5k Walker5K Runner

From $15 Open

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River Trail 15k

Sat, May 23 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road River Trail 15K

From $35 Open

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Run for a Vet 5K/1M Race

Sat, May 23 · Van Buren, AR Van Buren

Road 12th Annual Run for a Vet 5K1 mile fun walk

From $35 Open

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Catsmacker

Sat, May 23 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Open

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Good Ol' Days Festival 5K in Downtown Mount Ida

Sat, May 23 · Mount Ida, AR Mount Ida

Road Good Ol' Days Festival 5K

From $25 Open

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John 3:17 Miles for Smiles Run

Sat, May 30 · Newport, AR Newport

Road Miles for Smiles Run

From $30 Open

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Mount Magazine 15k

Sat, May 30 · Havana, AR Havana

Virtual Mount Magazine 15k-Walk OnlyMount Magazine 15k-RunMount Magazine 15k-Virtual

From $35 Open

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UCAPS Who Let The Dogs Out 5K

Sat, May 30 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - North Little Rock

Sat, May 30 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Survivors' Challenge

Sat, May 30 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K Run/WalkQuarter Marathon$5,000 ELITE SPONSOR +8

From $20 Open

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Running on the Ridge

Sat, May 30 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Running on the Ridge 1 mile Dog Jog/ Fun RunRunning on the Ridge 5K10K RUCK +1

From $20 Open

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4th Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 4th Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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