Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 218 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 71 cities. The next upcoming race is the Saline County Striders 6-week Free Run/Walk Clinic in Bryant on October 12. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Weiner, AR Weiner

Road Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/RunArkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run - - - - Arkansas Rice Festival Spirit ParticipantArkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Harvest Fest 5k Glow Run!Harvest Fest 5k Glow Walk!I Don't Sweat, Here is a $20 Donation +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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HOWL-O-WEEN Hairy and Scary Fest Zombie Run 5k Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road 5K Zombie Run

From $25 Open

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Heroes for Hope 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Open

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2.5K & 5K Lucky Dawg Jog / Walk for Charity / Sat. October 10th, 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

5K / 2/5K Run / Walk Lucky Dawg Jog

From $30 Open

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CabotFest Classic 5k | Cricket Crawl 1M Event - Saturday, October 10, 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Virtual Cricket Crawl 1M EventCabotFest Classic 5KCabotFest Classic 5K Virtual Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 4,000 Steps for Diabetes Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Paragould, AR Paragould

2026 4,000 Steps for DiabetesSpirit Runner donation in your name, (does not include shirt)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Road 5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025

Sat, Oct 10 · Forrest City, AR Forrest City

Road Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025

From $25 Open

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INTO THE LIGHT

Sat, Oct 10 · De Queen, AR De Queen

Road Into the Light

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Into Fitness at Rison in the Fall 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Rison, AR Rison

Road Fall Into Fitness: 1-Mile WalkFall Into Fitness: 5K RunFall Into Fitness: 10K Bike Ride

From $35 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 Closing Soon

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Saline County Striders 6-week Free Run/Walk Clinic

Mon, Oct 12 · Bryant, AR Bryant

Open

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Bomber Invite

Thu, Oct 15 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road Jr BoysJr GirlsSr Girls +1

From $1 Open Closing Soon

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Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

Fri, Oct 16 · Morrilton, AR Morrilton

Road Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Foreman, AR Foreman

Road Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5KFun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K

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Paint Chaffee Pink

Sat, Oct 17 · Barling, AR Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2026Tribute SignPresenting Sponsorship +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Bugle Bolt

Sat, Oct 17 · Ponca, AR Ponca

Road Paige Slape Bugle Bolt 5k WalkPaige Slape Bugle Bolt 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fallin' Blackbird 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Virtual 2026 Fallin' Blackbird 5k2026 Fallin Blackbird 5k - VIRTUAL

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hero Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Run for Your Hero 5kQuarter Marathon- 10k with some bonus runningVirtual Quarter Marathon +3

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Conway, AR Conway

Road Monster Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Call Light the Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

Road 5K Glow Run- Ignite Hope-Light THE WAY

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New Beginnings Start Here 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Run With The Bulls 5k and 1mi Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road 1 Mile Fun Run-20265k Run With The Bulls-2026T-Shirt Only (No races, just a donation and a Cool T-shirt)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Park 5k + Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Run The Park 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Park 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Colt, AR Colt

Road Run to the Park 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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RANGE UNKNOWN | FAYETTEVILLE

Sun, Oct 18 · Elkins, AR Elkins

Open Closing Soon

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Frito Lay 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Open

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

Sat, Oct 24 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Early 5k Run/Walk RegistrationArkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/WalkEarly 10K Run/Walk Registration +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie Fun Run 5k or 1mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Cedarville, AR Cedarville

Road 5k Fun Run1 mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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City of Colleges Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Fun Run5K10K +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 24 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Over 18 Inflatable Fun RunKids Fun Run5K run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Furry 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Furry 5k

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Sat, Oct 24 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Run 4 Your Life 5kVirtual Walk / Run

From $30 Open

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Girls Run The CIty

Sat, Oct 24 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Girls Run The City

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Runway 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Midway, AR Midway

Road Run the Runway 5KRun the Runway 1-Mile Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Out 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pine Bluff, AR Pine Bluff

Virtual Pink Out 5kPink Out 5k Virtual Race

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Goose Chase 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Carlisle, AR Carlisle

Road Wild Goose Chase 5K

From $20 Open

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CRC Aid Station for City of Colleges Half

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Open Closing Soon

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5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road 5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

From $25 Open

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Arkansas 20k

Sat, Oct 24 · Benton, AR Benton

Road Arkansas 20k - Early startArkansas 20K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Corning Harvest Festival 5K- Benefiting Wings of Hope through Trinity Oaks/Blackwater

Sat, Oct 24 · Corning, AR Corning

Road Corning Harvest Festival 5K

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Cabot Cruisers Inspiration Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Open

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Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkHarvest Time Academy's Glow in the Park 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Whitney's Race 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road IN PERSON 5K - Race, Run, Walk, or CrawlIN PERSON 10K - Race or Run1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN! +1

From $15 Open

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Leo Martin World Missions 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge

Road Leo Martin World Missions 5K

From $35 Open

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