5K Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 85 5K races in Arkansas scheduled for 2026. The next is the Starlight Stampede Glow Run 5k in Plainview on October 16. Arkansas 5K races run primarily October through November.

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

5K Zombie Run

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Cabot, AR Cabot

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

From $15 Closed

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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

5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Closed

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

5KSleep-In Supporter

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Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · Russellville, AR Russellville

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

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Fall Into Fitness at Rison in the Fall 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Rison, AR Rison

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Race for a Healthier Tomorrow

Sat, Oct 10 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Fun Walk5K

From $35 Closed

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Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025

Sat, Oct 10 · Forrest City, AR Forrest City

Delta Pink Rubies Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2025

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Heroes for Hope 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cave City, AR Cave City

5K Run/Walk

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INTO THE LIGHT

Sat, Oct 10 · De Queen, AR De Queen

Into the Light

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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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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

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Starlight Stampede Glow Run 5k

Fri, Oct 16 · Plainview, AR Plainview

Kids 1k Fun Run5k Run5k Walk

From $15 Closed

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Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

Fri, Oct 16 · Morrilton, AR Morrilton

Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton

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Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Foreman, AR Foreman

Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5KFun Run

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The Bugle Bolt

Sat, Oct 17 · Ponca, AR Ponca

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

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

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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New Beginnings Start Here 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

5K

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The Call Light the Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

5K Glow Run- Ignite Hope-Light THE WAY/ THE CALL

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Run The Park 5k + Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Run The Park 5k

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Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Numa's Pumpkin Dash 5K

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The Call Light the Way 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

5K Glow Run- Ignite Hope-Light THE WAY

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Fallin' Blackbird 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Beebe, AR Beebe

2026 Fallin Blackbird 5k - VIRTUAL2026 Fallin' Blackbird 5k

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Conway, AR Conway

Monster Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Paint Chaffee Pink

Sat, Oct 17 · Barling, AR Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2026Presenting SponsorshipTribute Sign +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Out 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Pine Bluff, AR Pine Bluff

Pink Out 5kPink Out 5k Virtual Race

From $35 Open

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ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Zombie Fun Run 5k or 1mile

Sat, Oct 24 · Cedarville, AR Cedarville

5k Fun Run1 mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Girls Run The CIty

Sat, Oct 24 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Girls Run The City

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MASH DASH 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Charleston, AR Charleston

Mash Dash 5k

From $35 Closed

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5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS

From $25 Open

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Wild Goose Chase 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Carlisle, AR Carlisle

Wild Goose Chase 5K

From $20 Open

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Run the Runway 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Midway, AR Midway

Run the Runway 5KRun the Runway 1-Mile Walk

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Furry 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Furry 5k

From $5 Open

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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Sat, Oct 24 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Run 4 Your Life 5kVirtual Walk / Run

From $30 Open

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Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run

Fri, Oct 30 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

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

From $25 Open

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Pumkin Fun 5K Run/ Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Glenwood, AR Glenwood

Kids 1-Mile Fun RunPumkin Fun 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Leo Martin World Missions 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge

Leo Martin World Missions 5K

From $35 Open

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Virtual Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bella Vista, AR Bella Vista

5K run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5k RunDowntown Fall Fest 5K Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Smackover 5K Oil Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Smackover, AR Smackover

Smackover 5K Oil Run

From $35 Open

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Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 31 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Mena, AR Mena

5K Run5k Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Bison 3K GLOW Run/Walk

Fri, Nov 6 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Bison 3K GLOW Fun Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Searcy, AR Searcy

1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5k - Virtual Option +1

From $30 Open

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Paving the Promise 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Paving the Promise 5KSpirit Runner (not participating)

From $30 Open

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SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

1 Mile Fun RunAdaptive Mobility 5KRun/Walk 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Chasing Zero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Chasing Zero 1 Mile Fun RunChasing Zero 5KChasing Zero Virtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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