Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 228 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 73 cities. The next upcoming race is the HOWL-O-WEEN Hairy and Scary Fest Zombie Run 5k Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026 in Mountain Home on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

Fri, Oct 9 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Road 65 Mile Relay (4-6 Runners)OTO Half Team (6 Runners)OTO Standard Team (7-12 Runners) +2

From $219 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 Closing Soon

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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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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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Heroes for Hope 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 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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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 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 Closing Soon

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2026 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Open

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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!Harvest Fest Kids 2k Glow Run! +1

From $20 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 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 Boys +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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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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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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Paint Chaffee Pink

Sat, Oct 17 · Barling, AR Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2026Walk SponsorshipTribute Sign +4

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

From $25 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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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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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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Hero Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

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

From $35 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

From $25 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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New Beginnings Start Here 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bald Knob, AR Bald Knob

Road 5K

From $25 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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RANGE UNKNOWN | FAYETTEVILLE

Sun, Oct 18 · Elkins, AR Elkins

Open Closing Soon

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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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Wild Goose Chase 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Carlisle, AR Carlisle

Road Wild Goose Chase 5K

From $20 Open

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PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 24 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Kids Fun RunOver 18 Inflatable Fun Run5K run +2

From $15 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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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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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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CRC Aid Station for City of Colleges Half

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Open

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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

From $25 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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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Sat, Oct 24 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Virtual Walk / RunRun 4 Your Life 5k

From $30 Open

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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

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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

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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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Frito Lay 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Open

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Furry 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Furry 5k

From $5 Open

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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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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Mena, AR Mena

Road 5k Fun Run/Walk5K Run

From $15 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 RunSupporting Spectator +1

From $15 Open

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Beast of Burden

Sat, Oct 31 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Trail Endurance-Team Run/RideUltra Team RunEndurance Team Run +6

From $60 Open 25 spots left

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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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