5K Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 159 5K races in Arkansas scheduled for 2026. The next is the $5 5K in Mountain Home on June 18. Arkansas 5K races run primarily June through May.

Never Forget 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

5K RunTanks and Turnouts35 LB Ruck March +1

From $35 Open

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Caddo River Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Glenwood, AR Glenwood

Caddo River Fest 5K

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Springdale, AR Springdale

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Northwest Arkansas

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

5K WALK5K RUN (timed)

From $0 Open

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Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Dover, AR Dover

Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank Kids FUN RUNDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k Walk onlyDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier

GHS Run for Hope

From $20 Open

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Project Hope Arkansas Black Sheep 5K and 1 Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

1 Mile5K

From $15 Closed

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Minuteman 5k Trail Race

Sat, Sep 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Minuteman Day 5k Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Hero 5k Walk / Run

Sat, Sep 12 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

5k run5k walker

From $30 Open

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Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Wooster, AR Wooster

Praying Ninja Warrior 5kPraying Ninja Warrior walk/run Virtual1/2 Marathon year 2 +1

From $15 Open

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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery MileAdvocacy Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run for Tomorrow 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Run for Tomorrow 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Central Arkansas

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

5K WALK5K RUN (Timed)

From $0 Closed

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MJ's Stampede

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

MJ's Stampede 5K WalkMJ's Stampede 5K RunMJ's Stampede 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · West Memphis, AR West Memphis

5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5k5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial Virtual 5k

From $35 Open

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East End Sizzler 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · East End, AR East End

East End Sizzler 5K Run or WalkEast End Sizzler 10K RunEast End Sizzler 10K Virtual

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Run/Walk 4LIFE 5K Presented by the FFCC

Sat, Sep 19 · Virtual, AR Virtual

Concepts of Truth VIRTUAL Run/Walk 4LIFE 5k

From $20 Open

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Rolling for a Cure 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

Rolling for a Cure 5K (Walking Only)Rolling for a Cure 5K

From $25 Open

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2026 5k @ the LPGA

Sat, Sep 19 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

1k Fun Run5k

From $20 Closed

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5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K & Community Event

Sat, Sep 19 · West Memphis, AR West Memphis

5th Annual 5K Virtual Run/Walk Challenge5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Do the Haven Hustle 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Do the Haven Hustle 5KDo the Haven Hustle Car Show

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sun, Sep 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

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

Magical Mile Fun Run5K5K Training Group with 5K entry +1

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event

Sat, Sep 26 · Lonoke, AR Lonoke

1-Mile Family TrotVirtual Run5k Pumpkin Run

From $10 Open

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Celebrate Recovery 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 5k5k

From $38 Closed

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The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas Walk To Remember & (Butterfly Release at end of Walk) Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 26 · Wynne, AR Wynne

The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas 5th Annual Walk To Remember & Butterfly Release

From $35 Open

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On Our Way 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

On Our Way 5k Walk-ChildOn Our Way 5k Run-ChildOn Our Way 5k Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Heroes Against Hunger 5K

Fri, Oct 2 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Walk With a PA StudentHeroes Against Hunger 5KPie a Professor +1

From $0 Open

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ARktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 3 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Beer Mile

From $30 Open

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HOT SPRINGS H2GORUN!

Sat, Oct 3 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

HOT SPRINGS H2GO RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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Discovery Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Harrison, AR Harrison

Discovery 1 MileDiscovery 5k

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

5KVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/WalkSpirit Runner/Walker (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Little Rock

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

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Stride For A Cure: 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sat, Oct 3 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

5K Competitive Run | Chip -Timed5K Fun Walk | Not Timed

From $35 Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Growing Minds Foundation 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Pocahontas, AR Pocahontas

The Growing Minds Foundation 5KVirtual Participation

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville

Sun, Oct 4 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Open

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Closed

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Fall Festival 5k Run/walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Prescott, AR Prescott

5k Run/walk

From $25 Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Hero Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

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

From $35 Open

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Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Russellville, AR Russellville

1 Mile5K10K

From $15 Closed

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